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Home My WebLink About12/10/2025 STUDY SESSION AGENDA PACKET Please contact City.Clerk@bremertonwa.gov or (360) 473-5323 up to 24 hours prior to the meeting to request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations. CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337  Phone (360) 473-5280 FINAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Starting at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 A. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS 1. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group – Stormwater Program Manager Will Riley B. PRESENTATION 1. Update from Eagles Wings Coordinated Care on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Programs – Executive Director Michelle Fleetwood C. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS – Continued 2. Confirm Reappointment of Ana Doehring to the Planning Commission – Mayor Greg Wheeler 3. Confirm Reappointment of John Brennan to the Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries – Mayor Greg Wheeler 4. Ordinance to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the Position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director – Human Resources Manager Charlotte Nelson 5. Confirm Appointment of Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources at Pay Band 21, Rate 4 of the 2026 Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan – City Attorney Kylie Finnell D. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 15-Minutes to discuss Qualifications of an Applicant for Public Employment as allowed per RCW 42.30.110 (g) No action anticipated Continued on next page 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 December 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda, or as indicated.  Members of the public may click the link below to join the webinar: https://bremertonwa-gov.zoom.us/j/87318266756?pwd=ZWlMVnVYbFBHYjY5U1RJUmFreDFXUT09  Or One tap mobile: US: +12532050468…87318266756#…*857582# or +12532158782…87318266756#…*857582#  Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 873 1826 6756; Passcode: 857582 Please contact City.Clerk@bremertonwa.gov or (360) 473-5323 up to 24 hours prior to the meeting to request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations. E. AGENDA BILL BRIEFINGS – Continued 6. Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project – Parks and Recreation Director Tim Barker 7. Resolution to update Indigent Defense Services Standards and award 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker and Cunningham, PLLC – Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe 8. Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 – Financial & Administrative Services Director Mike Riley 9. Ordinance to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits” – Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette 10. 2026 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Funding Recommendations – Chair Jennifer Chamberlin 11. Draft Public Recognition and Public Comment Procedures and Council Conduct Policy – President Eric Younger and City Attorney Kylie Finnell F. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Audit Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 11/17/25) – Council Member Jennifer Chamberlin 2. Public Works Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 11/18/25) – Chair Jane Rebelowski 3. Public Safety Committee Briefing (Last Meeting 12/4/25) – Chair Michael Goodnow 4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Briefing (Last Meetings 12/9/25 and 12/10/25) – Chair Jennifer Chamberlin 5. Regional and Other Committee/Board Briefings 6. Other General Council Business (As necessary and as time allows) G. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 30-Minutes to discuss legal risks of proposed action as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) No action anticipated H. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/25 Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/25 Department: PW&U- Stormwater Presenter: Will Riley Phone: (360) 473-5207 SUMMARY: This ILA is a 3-year agreement to continue the Kitsap County and City of Bremerton coordination efforts to design, implement, and quantify stormwater educational and outreach efforts across the Kitsap Peninsula. Activities include:  Standardization of messaging across the peninsula  Natural Yard Care, Pet Waste Management, and Dumpster Hygiene-related educational programs  Creation of annual reports summarizing permit-required work  Pet waste dispenser installation at request of local businesses and multi-family residences  Cost-savings and municipal resource efficiencies realized through sharing expertise, expenses, and staff time ATTACHMENTS: 2026-28 WSSOG Interlocal Agreement Between Kitsap County and City of Bremerton FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): $60.745 for educational materials, professional service fee, partial reimbursement for County administrative costs, and expenses related to creation of permit-required educational programs and materials. Annual cost of $23,089 for 2026 and $18,828 for 2027 & 2028. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the ILA with Kitsap County and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 A1 KC-375-25 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BREMERTON FOR THE WEST SOUND STORMWATER OUTREACH GROUP I. PREAMBLE This Interlocal Agreement (hereafter “AGREEMENT”) is by and between Kitsap County (hereafter “COUNTY”) whose principal offices are located at 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 and the City of Bremerton (hereafter “CITY”) whose principal offices are located at 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, Washington 98337. II. RECITALS Whereas, the Washington State Department of Ecology requires owners or operators of a municipal separate storm sewer system to obtain coverage under a Western Washington NPDES Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit; and Whereas, mutual benefits will accrue to the parties hereto and the people which each serves in the cooperative implementation of the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group. The Interlocal Cooperation Act, chapter 39.34 RCW, further authorizes the parties hereto to enter into this AGREEMENT; and Whereas, Permittees are required by Permit Section S5.C.1 to provide stormwater education and outreach programs designed to achieve measurable reductions in behaviors that cause or contribute to adverse stormwater impacts; and Whereas, coordination among Permittees with adjoining or shared geographic areas is encouraged by Washington State Department of Ecology and enhances access to federal, state, and other financial and technical support, and Whereas, West Sound residents share media sources and would benefit from consistent messaging across city and county boundaries; and Whereas, municipal resource efficiency is increased and cost savings are realized through sharing expertise, expenses, and staff time to gain economies of scale and avoid duplication; and Whereas, Kitsap County and the cities of Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Bainbridge Island, and Port Angeles desire to continue to work together as the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group to coordinate joint development and implementation of stormwater education and outreach programs. NOW THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: III. AGREEMENT A. The Recitals set forth above are expressly incorporated into the AGREEMENT by this reference. B. This AGREEMENT consists of the following documents: 1. Interlocal Agreement 2. EXHIBIT A: West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group Scope of Work and Budget C. Purpose: The purpose of the AGREEMENT is to provide a mechanism through which COUNTY and CITY voluntarily collaborate in the development, implementation, and funding of stormwater education and outreach messages, materials, activities, and program assessment tools for the general public, businesses, and other target audiences as required by the NPDES Phase II Permit. D. Payment and Funding: CITY will provide COUNTY funds in an amount not to exceed a total of $60,745 for the years 2026 through 2028 in accordance with Section I below, COUNTY agrees to send invoices to CITY representative for reimbursement of allowable expenses incurred annually as defined in EXHIBIT A. E. Scope of Work: COUNTY and CITY shall perform duties and services as are listed in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Said services shall be performed in accordance with the approved Scope of Work and Budget specified in EXHIBIT A, and as provided for in Section I of this AGREEMENT. F. COUNTY and CITY Administrators: The “West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group” is a collective of local jurisdictions and is not a separate legal entity. Accordingly, Rebecca Bolettieri, Stormwater Education & Outreach Program Analyst, 614 Division Street, MS-26A, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 shall represent COUNTY in all matters pertaining to the services rendered under this AGREEMENT. All requirements of the CITY pertaining to the services and materials to be rendered under this AGREEMENT shall be coordinated through the COUNTY representative. William Riley, Stormwater Program Manager, 100 Oyster Bay Ave N, Bremerton, Washington 98312, shall represent the CITY in all matters pertaining to the services and materials to be rendered under this AGREEMENT. All requirements of the COUNTY pertaining to the services or materials to be rendered under this AGREEMENT shall be coordinated through the CITY representative. Following a change of representative, COUNTY and CITY will inform the other party in writing within ten (10) working days. G. Reporting: By January 31st of each year this AGREEMENT is in effect, COUNTY and CITY will jointly report the results of work conducted under this AGREEMENT in a manner that is mutually useful in the fulfillment of NPDES Permit reporting requirements for public education activities. H. Responsibilities of the Parties: It is mutually understood that CITY will provide COUNTY with the following: Up to $60,745 over the duration of this AGREEMENT for development of educational materials, professional service fees, partial reimbursement of COUNTY administrative costs, and other expenses related to tasks as described in EXHIBIT A. CITY will also contribute staff time to attend meetings, provide input, conduct pertinent research, and participate in program development. It is mutually understood that COUNTY will provide CITY with the following: COUNTY will provide administrative services and act as financial manager for this AGREEMENT and associated professional service contracts. COUNTY will also contribute staff time to facilitate meetings, provide input, conduct pertinent research, and participate in program development. I. Reimbursement: CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for actual incurred costs upon presentation of a properly executed invoice. Costs shall be charged and funding reimbursed based upon appropriate program elements as defined in EXHIBIT A. COUNTY may exceed line item amounts within individual budget elements, but shall not exceed the total budget without written approval of CITY. Reimbursement requests shall not be made to CITY more frequently than once a month. CITY shall reimburse COUNTY within thirty (30) days of receipt of a properly executed COUNTY invoice. J. Property: Title to property purchased by COUNTY, the cost of which COUNTY has been reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this AGREEMENT, shall pass to and vest to COUNTY. Property purchased with funds delivered pursuant to this AGREEMENT may be used only for th e performance of this AGREEMENT and shall be purchased in accordance with applicable state law and COUNTY purchasing policies. K. Assignment: COUNTY may assign or subcontract any portion of the services provided within the terms of the AGREEMENT. All terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT shall apply to any approved subcontract or assignment related to this AGREEMENT. L. Indemnity: Both COUNTY and CITY shall accept responsibility for any and all liability arising from acts of its own officers, employees, agents, and contractors to the extent provided by law. Additionally, each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party, and its officers, agents, and employees for all claims (including demands, suits, penalties, losses, damages, or costs of any kind whatsoever) including costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney’s fees, to the extent such a claim ari ses or is caused by the indemnifying party’s own negligence or that of its officers, agents, or employees in performance of this AGREEMENT. Nothing contained in this section of this AGREEMENT shall be construed to create a liability or a right of indemnification in any third party. This section shall survive the expiration of this AGREEMENT. M. Amendments: The parties hereby further agree that this AGREEMENT cannot be amended or modified without the written concurrence of both parties. N. Termination: Either party to this AGREEMENT may elect to terminate this AGREEMENT for any reason by delivering a sixty (60) day written notice of intent to terminate to the other party. In the event of such termination, COUNTY shall be compensated for the actual costs incurred prior to the time of written notification of contract termination. O. Duration: This AGREEMENT shall commence on the January 1, 2026 and shall remain in effect through December 31, 2028. P. Recording: Pursuant to RCW 39.34.040, this AGREEMENT shall be filed with the Kitsap County Auditor. Q. Waiver: A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this agreement shall not preclude that party from subsequent exercise of such rights and shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights under this AGREEMENT unless stated to be such in a writing signed by an authorized representative of the party and attached to the original AGREEMENT. R. Governing Law: This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. S. Venue: The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this AGREEMENT shall lie in the Superior Court of Washington for Kitsap County, Washington. T. Multiple Originals: This AGREEMENT may be executed in multiple copies, each of which shall be deemed an original. U. Severability: If any provision of this AGREEMENT or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of the AGREEMENT which can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this agreement, and to this end the provisions of this AGREEMENT are declared to be severable. Signature Page follows IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT was executed by the parties on the dates hereinafter indicated. DATED this ____ day of _______, 2025 DATED this ____ day of _______, 2025 CITY OF BREMERTON BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON _________________________________ Greg Wheeler, Mayor CHRISTINE ROLFES, Chair ATTEST: ORAN ROOT, Commissioner City Clerk KATHERINE T. WALTERS, Commissioner Approved as to Form: ATTEST: City Attorney Dana Daniels, Clerk of the Board EWCC CREDENTIALS AND ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS PRESENTATION TO BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL B1 ABOUT EAGLE’S WINGS COORDINATED CARE •Established in 2017/2018 •20 Transitional Houses/137 Beds •WAQRR Accredited •Project-based vouchers contract •4 Permanent Supportive Housing units •Foundational Community Supports Provider since 2019 with 90 Supported Employment and 89 Supportive Housing Participants •Department of Health licensed •Medical Respite •Peer Support •Intensive Case Management •Clinical services •Re-entry •Clubhouse WHO WE ARE A community-based nonprofit serving Kitsap County Specialists in trauma-informed, person-centered care A behavioral health provider offering critical supports, transitional housing services including respite and peer support services EWCC supports this community caring for each other PROVEN TRACK RECORD Four years of successful administration of the 1/10th of 1% Kitsap County grant EWCC has eight years of coordinating care with diversion, therapeutic, court, mental health programs impacting the most vulnerable Washington Alliance of Quality Recovery Residences accredited for all 20 houses (National Alliance of Recovery Residences law) Department of Health licensed Behavioral Health Agency since 2022 for Peer Support. Crisis Support, Day Support, Supported Employment, Supportive Housing, and Clubhouse Recipient of the Housing Trust Fund Capital award for $1.2 million to purchase two properties in 2024 2024 OUTCOMES •Housed 128 unique individuals •88.3% of participants remained stably housed for at least six months •Approximately 20% of participants in therapeutic court programs •88% of participants who had been in services at least six months were still in services at the end of the year •Permanently housed more individuals than any other agency in the county through Housing Choice Voucher partnership with Bremerton Housing Authority – 28 individuals REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE STRENGTH Organizational alignment with the Kitsap County Homeless Housing Plan 2025 - 2030 Alignment with Washington state behavioral health standards as we maintain a license having yearly reviews Compliance with ADA, fire/life safety, and facility requirements verified by WAQRR yearly STAFFING QUALIFICATIONS Professional and trained workforce of 22 individuals Certified Peer Counselors, case managers, and behavioral health professionals Staff trained in trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation Supervision and Quality Improvement Plan in place Team ready for 24/7 Shelter operations NEXT STEPS • Finalize temporary permit packet with DCD • Initiate fire watch and safety planning • Begin Phase A plumbing activation • Target opening date pending permit review EWCC is ready to move forward immediately. AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/2025 Confirm Reappointment of Ana Doehring to the Planning Commission COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/2025 Department: Executive Presenter: Mayor Wheeler Phone: (360) 473- 5266 SUMMARY: The Mayor is seeking confirmation for the reappointment of Ana Doehring to Position 7 of the Planning Commission. Ms. Doehring was originally appointed in March of 2025 to complete an unexpired term. This appointment will be her first full term, with an expiration of December 31, 2029. ATTACHMENTS: Application FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm the reappointment of Ana Doehring to Position 7 of the Planning Commission for the term expiring December 31, 2029. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 C2 AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Confirm Reappointment of John Brennan to the Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Executive Presenter: Mayor Wheeler Phone: (360) 473-5266 SUMMARY: The Mayor is seeking confirmation of the reappointment of John Brennan to the Bremerton Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries. This is a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2028. ATTACHMENTS: Application to the committee FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm the reappointment of John Brennan to the Bremerton Citizen’s Commission on Council Salaries with a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2028. 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FÍŽôϙƅĺŪϙôŽôŘϙŜôŘŽôîϙĺĲϙ ÍĲƅϙĺťēôŘϙŘôıôŘťĺĲϙ æĺÍŘîϠϙèĺııĖŜŜĖĺĲϠϙ èĺııĖťťôôϙĺŘϙťÍŜħϙ ċĺŘèôϦϙIċϙƅôŜϠϙŕīôÍŜôϙīĖŜťϟϙ No īôÍŜôϙīĖŜťϙƅĺŪŘϙ ŗŪÍīĖċĖèÍťĖĺĲŜϙċĺŘϙťēĖŜϙ ÍŕŕĺĖĲťıôĲťϙϼĖĲèīŪîôϙ ŜħĖīīŜϠϙÍèťĖŽĖťĖôŜϠϙ ťŘÍĖĲĖĲČϠϙôîŪèÍťĖĺĲϽϡϙ I have been a practicing attorney for over 11 years, including seven and a half working in Bremerton Municipal Court. I have experience prior to law school in public affairs working on political campaigns during and after undergrad, and as a Congressional intern while in undergrad. As part of my work, I am familiar with the public records process. ®ēÍťϙÍŘôϙƅĺŪŘϙ èĺııŪĲĖťƅϙĖĲťôŘôŜťŜϙ ϼèĺııĖťťôôϠϙ ĺŘČÍĲĖƏÍťĖĺĲŜϠϙŜŕôèĖÍīϙ ÍèťĖŽĖťĖôŜϽϦϙϙ Government function and efficiency, recreational areas, public art. īôÍŜôϙīĖŜťϙÍĲƅϙ ÍèèĺııĺîÍťĖĺĲŜϙƅĺŪϙ None. ĲôôîϙťĺϙŕôŘċĺŘıϙ ŽĺīŪĲťôôŘϙîŪťĖôŜϡϙ We welcome your willingness to serve Bremerton. Pursuant to the Washington Public Disclosure Act, (RCW 42.56), this form constitutes a public record and is subject to public release upon request. Prior to release, the following information may be redacted pursuant to RCW 42.56.250(3): Residential addresses, residential telephone numbers, personal wireless telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, identicard numbers, and emergency contact information of employees or volunteers of a public agency, and the names, dates of birth, residential addresses, residential telephone numbers, personal wireless telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, social security numbers, and emergency contact information of dependents of employees or volunteers of a public agency. Applicants are considered for appointment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or the presence of any disability. Updated 3/24/2020 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. ϙ AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Ordinance to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the Position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Human Resources Presenter: Charlotte Nelson Phone: (360) 473-5926 SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance updates provisions in Chapters 2 and 3 of the Bremerton Municipal Code related to Human Resources. It establishes the Department of Human Resources as an independent department, replacing the current Office of Human Resources, which operates under the direction of the City Attorney’s Office. The ordinance also replaces the position of Human Resources Manager with that of Human Resources Director. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance No. _____ 2) Human Resources Director Job Description. FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass Ordinance No. _______ to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish the Department of Human Resources and replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 C4 Page 1 of 8 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments”, Chapter 2.06 entitled “Office of City Attorney”, Chapter 2.11 entitled “Office of Human Resources”, Section 2.28.020 entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers”, Section 2.46.030 entitled “Suggestion Award”, Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits”, Section 2.92.050 entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims”, and Section 3.32.030 entitled “Administration and Expenditure.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to create the Department of Human Resources as an independent department to replace the Office of Human Resources which is currently under the direction and supervision of the Office of the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director, and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Chapter 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Chapter 2.09 Department of Financial and Administrative Services Chapter 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Chapter 2.11 Department of Human Resources Chapter 2.15 Department of Community Development Chapter 2.16 Fire Department Page 2 of 8 Chapter 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 2.19 Police Department SECTION 2. Chapter 2.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Office of City Attorney" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Office of the City Attorney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of representing the City in all legal matters involving the City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney who shall serve as its director, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the office. The City Attorney shall oversee and manage the civil and prosecution divisions of the office. The City Attorney shall also oversee and manage the Office of Risk Management established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC, the Office of Human Resources established pursuant to Chapter 2.11 BMC, and the Office of City Clerk established pursuant to Chapter 2.07 BMC. 2.06.020 APPOINTMENT. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resignation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. 2.06.030 DUTIES. To accomplish the directives of the City Charter and requirements of state law, the functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions, department heads, Council and its committees, and other City officials and officers, including the rendering of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it appears to the Attorney advisable to do so. (b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the Council, unless excused by the President of the Council. (c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds, contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar instruments as may be required by the business of the City. (d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in Municipal Court and appellate courts. (e) Represent the City in all litigation and administrative proceedings in which the City is involved either as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appointment of special counsel therein. Page 3 of 8 (f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or committees required by law, or as directed by the Council, or represented by the chair of such board or commission. (g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer. (h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate in intergovernmental relations affecting the City. (i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of all other official written communications, and deliver same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney. (j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisition, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transactions. (k) Prepare and administer the budget for the Office of the City Attorney. (1) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form. (m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information and legal opinion from municipal research as requested by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit Committee. (n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and levies. (o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith. (p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (q) Manage the Office of Human Resources. (qr) Manage the Office of City Clerk. 2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with the duties of this office. SECTION 3. Section 2.11 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Office of Human Resources” is hereby amended to read as follows: Page 4 of 8 2.11.010 DEPARTMENT OFFICE CREATED. There is created the Office Department of Human Resources. The Office Department of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources ManagerDirector, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney. 2.11.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. The Office of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources Manager, or other assigns, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney, or designee. The Human Resources Manager shall report directly to the City Attorney, or designee. The duties of the Human Resources Manager may be assigned to one (1) or more employees in the City Attorney’s Office who shall hereinafter be referred to in this chapter as "Human Resources Manager." Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Director who shall be in charge of the Department of Human Resources. The Human Resources Director shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Human Resources Director are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. 2.11.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Manager Director to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Support City Labor Negotiator and negotiations advisory team. Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Serve as liaison between the administration and Civil Service Commission. Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. (j) Serves as the City ADA coordinator. (k) Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action items. The Human Resources Director Manager shall perform such other duties as the City AttorneyMayor may direct or as may be required by law. Page 5 of 8 SECTION 4. Section 2.28.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.28.020 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS. (a) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) City-wide EEO Officers as follows: (1) One (1) EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance/grants/loans. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VI. (2) The second EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin or religion. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VII. (b) The Mayor will ensure the EEO Officers are properly trained and qualified. The EEO Officers will implement and coordinate compliance with the EEO Policy. Funds to support administrative training and costs will be placed in the General Miscellaneous section of the City’s annual budget. The EEO Officers’ responsibilities shall include: (1) Monitoring the effectiveness of the Policy and making an annual report to the Mayor. The Mayor will make an annual report to the Council on Policy implementation. (2) Determining and establishing goals and a realistic schedule for attainment. (3) Establishing and maintaining a dialogue with minority and women’s organizations to promote a viable recruitment program both within and external to the City area to achieve program goals. (4) Work actively with department heads to achieve a climate of understanding and involvement toward employment of underrepresented groups. (5) Work with the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director Manager in the dissemination of information and requirements of equal employment opportunity. (6) Ensure that contractors and potential bidders comply with federal and state policy regulations where the City enters into contracts requiring compliance with state and federal law. (7) Assure program understanding, support, and compliance. Training programs for supervisors and department heads will be scheduled and accomplished to ensure proper compliance with established rules, statutes, and regulations. (8) The Title VI EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the Nondiscrimination Agreement to the Washington State Department of Transportation and any other documents required by Title VI. (9) The Title VII EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the required EEO – 4 Report to the EEO Commission and any other documents required by Title VII. SECTION 5. Chapter 2.46.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Suggestion Award” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.46.030 SUGGESTION AWARD. Page 6 of 8 (a) There is created a Suggestion Award Board composed of seven (7) members, as follows: the Human Resources ManagerDirector, one (1) department head, one (1) management and professional employee, one (1) commissioned police officer, one (1) commissioned fire fighter, and two (2) general employees. The administration of the program is vested in this Board. (b) The Board shall elect annually a Chairperson from among its members. The Board shall meet in regular session at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson. (c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; provided, however, a majority vote of the members of the Board shall be necessary in order to adopt any motion or resolution with reference to the making of awards. The Chairperson shall keep minutes of Board meetings and other such records as the Board may deem necessary for its proper function. SECTION 6. Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources DirectorManager. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. SECTION 7. Section 2.92.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable conclusion. (a) Every employee shall immediately complete the appropriate report form when work-related injury or illness occurs and promptly forward same to the designated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist shall complete the employer section. (b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordinate activity on workers’ compensation claims, including time loss, medical verification, and instruction involving progress of the claim. (c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordinate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims. These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attorney’s Page 7 of 8 Office may elect to represent the City in all hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation claims, or appoint outside counsel. (d) The Human Resources Manager Director shall develop appropriate return- to-work opportunities for injured employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the implementation of specific return-to-work plans with the department heads involved. SECTION 8. Chapter 3.32.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Administration and Expenditure” is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.32.030 ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENDITURE. The reserve fund shall be operated as a separate fund administered by the City Treasurer and the Human Resources Manager Director pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 200- 110 WAC. All monies received by the fund, together with investment earnings thereon, shall be expended only to administer and operate the program including payment for services and payment of medical and prescription claims authorized under the program. The City shall obtain an audit on claims expenditures and fund balances of the reserve fund every three (3) years or as otherwise required by WAC 200-110-120, as currently enacted or hereinafter amended. SECTION 9. 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 10. 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___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ _________________________________ Page 8 of 8 ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. ORDINANCE NO. ________. Page 1 of 8 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments”, Chapter 2.06 entitled “Office of City Attorney”, Chapter 2.11 entitled “Office of Human Resources”, Section 2.28.020 entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers”, Section 2.46.030 entitled “Suggestion Award”, Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits”, Section 2.92.050 entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims”, and Section 3.32.030 entitled “Administration and Expenditure.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to create the Department of Human Resources as an independent department to replace the Office of Human Resources which is currently under the direction and supervision of the Office of the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director, and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Chapter 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Chapter 2.09 Department of Financial and Administrative Services Chapter 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Chapter 2.11 Department of Human Resources Chapter 2.15 Department of Community Development Chapter 2.16 Fire Department Page 2 of 8 Chapter 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 2.19 Police Department SECTION 2. Chapter 2.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Office of City Attorney" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Office of the City Attorney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of representing the City in all legal matters involving the City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney who shall serve as its director, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the office. The City Attorney shall oversee and manage the civil and prosecution divisions of the office. The City Attorney shall also oversee and manage the Office of Risk Management established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC, the Office of Human Resources established pursuant to Chapter 2.11 BMC, and the Office of City Clerk established pursuant to Chapter 2.07 BMC. 2.06.020 APPOINTMENT. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resignation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. 2.06.030 DUTIES. To accomplish the directives of the City Charter and requirements of state law, the functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions, department heads, Council and its committees, and other City officials and officers, including the rendering of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it appears to the Attorney advisable to do so. (b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the Council, unless excused by the President of the Council. (c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds, contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar instruments as may be required by the business of the City. (d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in Municipal Court and appellate courts. (e) Represent the City in all litigation and administrative proceedings in which the City is involved either as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appointment of special counsel therein. Page 3 of 8 (f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or committees required by law, or as directed by the Council, or represented by the chair of such board or commission. (g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer. (h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate in intergovernmental relations affecting the City. (i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of all other official written communications, and deliver same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney. (j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisition, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transactions. (k) Prepare and administer the budget for the Office of the City Attorney. (1) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form. (m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information and legal opinion from municipal research as requested by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit Committee. (n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and levies. (o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith. (p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (q) Manage the Office of Human Resources. (qr) Manage the Office of City Clerk. 2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with the duties of this office. SECTION 3. Section 2.11 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Office of Human Resources” is hereby amended to read as follows: Page 4 of 8 2.11.010 DEPARTMENT OFFICE CREATED. There is created the Office Department of Human Resources. The Office Department of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources ManagerDirector, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney. 2.11.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. The Office of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources Manager, or other assigns, subject to the direction and supervision of the City Attorney, or designee. The Human Resources Manager shall report directly to the City Attorney, or designee. The duties of the Human Resources Manager may be assigned to one (1) or more employees in the City Attorney’s Office who shall hereinafter be referred to in this chapter as "Human Resources Manager." Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Director who shall be in charge of the Department of Human Resources. The Human Resources Director shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Human Resources Director are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. 2.11.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Manager Director to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Support City Labor Negotiator and negotiations advisory team. Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Serve as liaison between the administration and Civil Service Commission. Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. (j) Serves as the City ADA coordinator. (k) Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action items. The Human Resources Director Manager shall perform such other duties as the City AttorneyMayor may direct or as may be required by law. Page 5 of 8 SECTION 4. Section 2.28.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.28.020 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS. (a) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) City-wide EEO Officers as follows: (1) One (1) EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance/grants/loans. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VI. (2) The second EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin or religion. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VII. (b) The Mayor will ensure the EEO Officers are properly trained and qualified. The EEO Officers will implement and coordinate compliance with the EEO Policy. Funds to support administrative training and costs will be placed in the General Miscellaneous section of the City’s annual budget. The EEO Officers’ responsibilities shall include: (1) Monitoring the effectiveness of the Policy and making an annual report to the Mayor. The Mayor will make an annual report to the Council on Policy implementation. (2) Determining and establishing goals and a realistic schedule for attainment. (3) Establishing and maintaining a dialogue with minority and women’s organizations to promote a viable recruitment program both within and external to the City area to achieve program goals. (4) Work actively with department heads to achieve a climate of understanding and involvement toward employment of underrepresented groups. (5) Work with the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director Manager in the dissemination of information and requirements of equal employment opportunity. (6) Ensure that contractors and potential bidders comply with federal and state policy regulations where the City enters into contracts requiring compliance with state and federal law. (7) Assure program understanding, support, and compliance. Training programs for supervisors and department heads will be scheduled and accomplished to ensure proper compliance with established rules, statutes, and regulations. (8) The Title VI EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the Nondiscrimination Agreement to the Washington State Department of Transportation and any other documents required by Title VI. (9) The Title VII EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the required EEO – 4 Report to the EEO Commission and any other documents required by Title VII. SECTION 5. Chapter 2.46.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Suggestion Award” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.46.030 SUGGESTION AWARD. Page 6 of 8 (a) There is created a Suggestion Award Board composed of seven (7) members, as follows: the Human Resources ManagerDirector, one (1) department head, one (1) management and professional employee, one (1) commissioned police officer, one (1) commissioned fire fighter, and two (2) general employees. The administration of the program is vested in this Board. (b) The Board shall elect annually a Chairperson from among its members. The Board shall meet in regular session at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson. (c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; provided, however, a majority vote of the members of the Board shall be necessary in order to adopt any motion or resolution with reference to the making of awards. The Chairperson shall keep minutes of Board meetings and other such records as the Board may deem necessary for its proper function. SECTION 6. Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources DirectorManager. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. SECTION 7. Section 2.92.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable conclusion. (a) Every employee shall immediately complete the appropriate report form when work-related injury or illness occurs and promptly forward same to the designated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist shall complete the employer section. (b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordinate activity on workers’ compensation claims, including time loss, medical verification, and instruction involving progress of the claim. (c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordinate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims. These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attorney’s Page 7 of 8 Office may elect to represent the City in all hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation claims, or appoint outside counsel. (d) The Human Resources Manager Director shall develop appropriate return- to-work opportunities for injured employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the implementation of specific return-to-work plans with the department heads involved. SECTION 8. Chapter 3.32.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Administration and Expenditure” is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.32.030 ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENDITURE. The reserve fund shall be operated as a separate fund administered by the City Treasurer and the Human Resources Manager Director pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 200- 110 WAC. All monies received by the fund, together with investment earnings thereon, shall be expended only to administer and operate the program including payment for services and payment of medical and prescription claims authorized under the program. The City shall obtain an audit on claims expenditures and fund balances of the reserve fund every three (3) years or as otherwise required by WAC 200-110-120, as currently enacted or hereinafter amended. SECTION 9. 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 10. 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___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ _________________________________ Page 8 of 8 ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE J. FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. EFFECTIVE the ________ day of ______________________, 20__. ORDINANCE NO. ________. Page 1 of 7 ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments”, Chapter 2.06 entitled “Office of City Attorney”, Chapter 2.11 entitled “Office of Human Resources”, Section 2.28.020 entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers”, Section 2.46.030 entitled “Suggestion Award”, Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits”, Section 2.92.050 entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims”, and Section 3.32.030 entitled “Administration and Expenditure.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to create the Department of Human Resources as an independent department to replace the Office of Human Resources which is currently under the direction and supervision of the Office of the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to replace the position of Human Resources Manager with Human Resources Director, and NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Departments” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Chapter 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Chapter 2.09 Department of Financial and Administrative Services Chapter 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Chapter 2.11 Department of Human Resources Chapter 2.15 Department of Community Development Chapter 2.16 Fire Department Page 2 of 7 Chapter 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Chapter 2.19 Police Department SECTION 2. Chapter 2.06 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Office of City Attorney" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Office of the City Attorney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of representing the City in all legal matters involving the City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney who shall serve as its director, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the office. The City Attorney shall oversee and manage the civil and prosecution divisions of the office. The City Attorney shall also oversee and manage the Office of Risk Management established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC, , and the Office of City Clerk established pursuant to Chapter 2.07 BMC. 2.06.020 APPOINTMENT. The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resignation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. 2.06.030 DUTIES. To accomplish the directives of the City Charter and requirements of state law, the functions of the Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions, department heads, Council and its committees, and other City officials and officers, including the rendering of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it appears to the Attorney advisable to do so. (b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the Council, unless excused by the President of the Council. (c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds, contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar instruments as may be required by the business of the City. (d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in Municipal Court and appellate courts. (e) Represent the City in all litigation and administrative proceedings in which the City is involved either as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appointment of special counsel therein. Page 3 of 7 (f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or committees required by law, or as directed by the Council, or represented by the chair of such board or commission. (g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer. (h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate in intergovernmental relations affecting the City. (i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of all other official written communications, and deliver same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney. (j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisition, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transactions. (k) Prepare and administer the budget for the Office of the City Attorney. (1) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form. (m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information and legal opinion from municipal research as requested by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit Committee. (n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and levies. (o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordinances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith. (p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (q) Manage the Office of City Clerk. 2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with the duties of this office. SECTION 3. Section 2.11 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Office of Human Resources” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.11.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. Page 4 of 7 There is created the Department of Human Resources. The Department of Human Resources shall be administered by the Human Resources Director. 2.11.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Director who shall be in charge of the Department of Human Resources. The Human Resources Director shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the Department. All appointees to the position of Human Resources Director are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. 2.11.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Director to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Serves as chief management representative in labor negotiations. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards and commissions including the Commission on Council Salaries and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. (j) Serves as the City ADA coordinator. (k) Prepares City Council meeting agenda items on a variety of human resources and labor relations action items. The Human Resources Director shall perform such other duties as the Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. SECTION 4. Section 2.28.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.28.020 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICERS. (a) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) City-wide EEO Officers as follows: (1) One (1) EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance/grants/loans. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VI. Page 5 of 7 (2) The second EEO Officer would oversee compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII protects employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin or religion. This EEO Officer would also be responsible for processing complaints related to Title VII. (b) The Mayor will ensure the EEO Officers are properly trained and qualified. The EEO Officers will implement and coordinate compliance with the EEO Policy. Funds to support administrative training and costs will be placed in the General Miscellaneous section of the City’s annual budget. The EEO Officers’ responsibilities shall include: (1) Monitoring the effectiveness of the Policy and making an annual report to the Mayor. The Mayor will make an annual report to the Council on Policy implementation. (2) Determining and establishing goals and a realistic schedule for attainment. (3) Establishing and maintaining a dialogue with minority and women’s organizations to promote a viable recruitment program both within and external to the City area to achieve program goals. (4) Work actively with department heads to achieve a climate of understanding and involvement toward employment of underrepresented groups. (5) Work with the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director in the dissemination of information and requirements of equal employment opportunity. (6) Ensure that contractors and potential bidders comply with federal and state policy regulations where the City enters into contracts requiring compliance with state and federal law. (7) Assure program understanding, support, and compliance. Training programs for supervisors and department heads will be scheduled and accomplished to ensure proper compliance with established rules, statutes, and regulations. (8) The Title VI EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the Nondiscrimination Agreement to the Washington State Department of Transportation and any other documents required by Title VI. (9) The Title VII EEO Officer will be responsible for completing and submitting the required EEO – 4 Report to the EEO Commission and any other documents required by Title VII. SECTION 5. Chapter 2.46.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Suggestion Award” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.46.030 SUGGESTION AWARD. (a) There is created a Suggestion Award Board composed of seven (7) members, as follows: the Human Resources Director, one (1) department head, one (1) management and professional employee, one (1) commissioned police officer, one (1) commissioned fire fighter, and two (2) general employees. The administration of the program is vested in this Board. (b) The Board shall elect annually a Chairperson from among its members. The Board shall meet in regular session at least once each quarter. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson. (c) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business; provided, however, a majority vote of the members of the Board shall be necessary in order to adopt any motion or resolution with reference to the making of awards. Page 6 of 7 The Chairperson shall keep minutes of Board meetings and other such records as the Board may deem necessary for its proper function. SECTION 6. Section (a) of Chapter 2.50.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Work Schedules and Leave Benefits” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources Director. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. SECTION 7. Section 2.92.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Claims Management – Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims” is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable conclusion. (a) Every employee shall immediately complete the appropriate report form when work-related injury or illness occurs and promptly forward same to the designated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist shall complete the employer section. (b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordinate activity on workers’ compensation claims, including time loss, medical verification, and instruction involving progress of the claim. (c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordinate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims. These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attorney’s Office may elect to represent the City in all hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation claims, or appoint outside counsel. (d) The Human Resources Director shall develop appropriate return-to-work opportunities for injured employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the implementation of specific return-to-work plans with the department heads involved. SECTION 8. Chapter 3.32.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Administration and Expenditure” is hereby amended to read as follows: 3.32.030 ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENDITURE. The reserve fund shall be operated as a separate fund administered by the City Treasurer and the Human Resources Director pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 200-110 WAC. All Page 7 of 7 monies received by the fund, together with investment earnings thereon, shall be expended only to administer and operate the program including payment for services and payment of medical and prescription claims authorized under the program. The City shall obtain an audit on claims expenditures and fund balances of the reserve fund every three (3) years or as otherwise required by WAC 200-110-120, as currently enacted or hereinafter amended. SECTION 9. 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 10. 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___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ 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. ________. AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Confirm Appointment of Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources at Pay Band 21, Rate 4 of the 2026 Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Legal Presenter: Kylie Finnell Phone: (360) 473-2335 SUMMARY: Council confirmation is required for the appointment of the Director of Human Resources. The Administration recommends confirmation of Ms. Tameka Stewart as Director of Human Resources. Ms. Stewart brings over 20 years of human resources experience, with a career largely focused in the public sector in director, management, and generalist roles. Since January 2024, she has served as Associate Director of Human Resources at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She holds a Master’s of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law, a Master’s in Public Administration – Human Resources, and maintains SHRM and SPHR certifications. Ms. Stewart anticipates a transition period of approximately two to three weeks. The City retained The Prothman Company to conduct a nationwide search utilizing various media and direct mailings. Ms. Stewart was selected by the Mayor out of a competitive pool of highly qualified applicants. Ms. Stewart was also interviewed by Council Vice President Jane Rebelowski and Council Members Michael Goodnow and Jeff Coughlin. A starting salary has been negotiated, subject to Council confirmation, at Pay Band 21, Rate 4. ATTACHMENTS: Resume, Letter of Engagement outlining the terms of employment with the City of Bremerton, BMC 2.50. FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Annual salary $165,539.28. This appointment does not require a budget adjustment. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm Tameka Stewart as the Director of Human Resources at Band 21, Rate 4 of the salary schedule and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the letter of engagement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 C5 Chapter 2.50 MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPENSATION PROGRAM Sections: 2.50.010 POLICY STATEMENT. 2.50.020 EXEMPT AND NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS. 2.50.030 SALARY PLAN. 2.50.031 ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY BAND LEVELS. 2.50.032 ACTUAL SALARY RATE. 2.50.034 INITIAL BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. 2.50.050 SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM PLAN. 2.50.060 RETIREMENT BENEFITS. 2.50.070 MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS. 2.50.080 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. 2.50.090 SEVERANCE PAY. 2.50.010 POLICY STATEMENT. (a) It is the policy of the City of Bremerton to provide a management and professional compensation program which enables the City to employ staff who possess the necessary skills and abilities to effectively: (1) Manage the delivery of existing City services and the provision of essential municipal government support functions; (2) Evaluate and plan future service needs; (3) Advise and support the policy-making activities of the City’s elected officials; and (4) Implement policy changes enacted by the elected representatives of the citizens of Bremerton. (b) It is also the policy of the City of Bremerton to structure the classification and compensation program for management and professional staff in a manner which assures that: (1) The actual duties assigned to a classification are appropriate to the assigned level of responsibility; (2) Compensation levels are consistent with the level of responsibilities assumed by staff and appropriate to the City’s financial circumstances; (3) Individual salary rates appropriately reflect each person’s performance and experience at the responsibility level assumed with the City of Bremerton. (c) The provisions of this program shall be applied equally to all persons included in the program without discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military status, pregnancy/maternity, obesity, or mental, physical or sensory handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991). 2.50.020 EXEMPT AND NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS. (a) All City positions are governed by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Washington Minimum Wage Act and are classified as either "exempt" or "non-exempt." Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; exempt employees are not. Most positions covered by the FLSA are non-exempt; thus, entitled to overtime. Anytime a position changes from non-exempt to exempt status, the incumbent shall be cashed out for any compensatory time that they have accrued up to the time of the change. (b) Exempt Employee. An employee who does not receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week as provided in the FLSA because the employee works in a bona fide executive, administrative, professional, or other exempt capacity covered by the FLSA and Washington Minimum Wage Act. (c) Non-Exempt Employee. An employee who receives overtime pay for hours worked beyond forty (40) hours in a standard work week in accordance with the FLSA and Washington Minimum Wage Act. The amount of overtime pay is one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked. (d) Applicability. The provisions of the program adopted by this chapter shall only apply to non- exempt/non-represented and exempt/non-represented salaried management and professional appointive positions designated as such and authorized in the City’s annual budget; provided, however, for the City Auditor, the responsibilities of the Mayor shall be exercised by the Audit Committee, and for the City Attorney, Mayoral approvals shall be forwarded to the City Council and may be modified by the Council President. (e) Exclusion From Representation. All elected officials, department heads, commission and committee members, and all positions within classifications that represent "the employer" for purposes of labor relations are excluded from being included in a representation unit for the purpose of collective bargaining under the State of Washington’s public employee collective bargaining statutes contained in Chapter 41.56 RCW. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4539, Amended, 12/18/1995; Ord. 4462 §1, 1994; Ord. 4461 §3, 1994; Ord. 4452 §1, 1994; Ord. 4430 §1, 1993; Ord. 4408 §1, 1993; Ord. 4387 §1, 1992; Ord. 4358 §2, 1992; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.030 SALARY PLAN. A salary plan for management and professional staff shall be established and salaries set for covered employees as follows: (a) Each position included in BMC 2.50.020 shall be assigned to a salary band. Assignment of positions to bands shall be based upon general salary levels paid by municipal governments of similar size, demography and financial resources for similar responsibilities. Assigned salary bands shall not be changed or established without conducting a salary survey for the position being changed. All changes must be approved by the Mayor and City Council. (b) The salary bands shall be structured as follows: (1) Band Differential. The percentage differential between the maximum rates of salary bands shall be approximately five (5) percent. (2) Band Range. Salary rates of a band range shall have eight (8) rates. Rate 1 is approximately five (5) percent below Rate 2. Rate 2 through Rate 8 in the band shall be spread approximately two and one-half (2.5) percent. The spread between the minimum and maximum rates shall be approximately twenty-two (22) percent. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5347 §1, 2018: Ord. 4984 §1, 2006: Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993) 2.50.031 ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY BAND LEVELS. The City Council shall provide for adjustments to salary band levels as are consistent with the Council’s CPI salary adjustment policy each year. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4984 §2, 2006: Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993) 2.50.032 ACTUAL SALARY RATE. (a) Initial Rate. The salary rate of a person upon appointment to a management or professional position shall be set no lower than Rate 1 of the salary band to which an employee’s position is assigned. When it is in the best interest of the City, the department heads (with the Mayor ’s approval) may authorize an initial salary of a newly hired person at a rate which exceeds Rate 1. Newly hired persons who report directly to the Mayor require the approval of City Council when being hired at a rate which exceeds Rate 1. (b) Salaries may be increased as follows: (1) Salary Rate Advancement. Each person shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full months of regular (as opposed to interim) service at each rate in the salary band. To receive a salary rate advancement, the employee must be evaluated as "meets expectations" (or equivalent) on his or her work performance evaluation. Salary rate advancements shall be an increase of one (1) rate in the same salary band, if available. (2) Additional Advancement. Those employees who receive a rating that exceeds the rating "meets expectations" (or equivalent) may be eligible to receive an additional salary rate advancement for an increase of one (1) additional rate in the same salary band, if available, above the initial rate advancement provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section. This additional advancement shall require the recommendation of the department head, or equivalent, and approval of the Mayor and City Council. (3) A rate advancement that was denied may be granted following a minimum sixty (60) day review period of the employee’s performance. (4) Notwithstanding the above, when it is in the best interest of the City, the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor may authorize an in-range adjustment to provide additional salary in instances of promotion, to provide for internal equity corrections, or for another reason deemed appropriate by the City Council. (c) Changes to Employee Classifications. (1) Downgrading an Employee’s Classification. Upon the City Council’s approval of downgrading a person’s classification to a lower salary band, the person’s initial salary rate will be set at the same rate in the new band that was in effect in the former salary band. In the event a person’s salary rate exceeds the maximum rate of the salary band to which his or her position is assigned on the date of downgrading, his or her actual salary rate shall be frozen until such time as the maximum rate of the new band is equal to or greater than his or her actual salary and, at such time, the employee’s salary rate shall be set at the maximum rate of the salary band to which his or her position is assigned. (2) Upgrading an Employee’s Classification. If an employee’s classification is moved from one salary band to a higher band (excluding promotions), the employee’s salary rate at the higher band shall be set at the next rate which is higher than the salary the employee was receiving at the former band. Any additional rate advancements shall require City Council approval. The employee’s salary rate advancement date does not change. (3) Promotions. (A) In the event an employee is promoted from one classification to a higher classification (one (1) salary band to a higher salary band), the employee’s salary rate at the higher band shall be set at the next rate which is higher than the salary the employee was receiving at the former band. Promoted employees shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full moths of regular (as opposed to interim) service at each rate in the new salary band, which shall be the employee’s new salary rate advancement date. (B) In the event an employee is promoted to a management/professional classification from another employee group, excluding IAFF Bargaining Unit members, their salary shall be set no lower than Rate 1 of the salary band to which an employee’s position is assigned. When it is in the best interest of the City, the department heads (with the Mayor ’s approval) may authorize the rate of a promoted person at a rate which is higher than described above. Promoted employees shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full months of regular (as opposed to interim) service at each rate in the new salary band, which shall be the employee’s new salary rate advancement date. (C) In the event an employee is promoted to a management/professional classification from a position within IAFF Local 437, said employee(s) will receive the same benefits and annual salary increase that are received by IAFF bargaining unit members. These employees will not be eligible for benefits or salary increases provided in BMC 2.50.031 through 2.50.070. Any additional rate advancements shall require City Council approval. (Ord. 5489 §1, 2024; Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5468 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5415 §1, 2021; Ord. 5210 §1, 2013: Ord. 4984 §3, 2006: Ord. 4551, Amended, 05/23/1996; Ord. 4458 §1, 1994; Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993) 2.50.034 INITIAL BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. When it is in the best interest of the City, the City Council may authorize increased or additional benefits in hiring a department head beyond those specified in this chapter. Any extraordinary benefits must be included in the department head’s employment contract and approved by the City Council. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4551, Added, 05/23/1996) 2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE BENEFITS. (a) Work Schedules. Full-time management and professional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are needed for the effective accomplishment of work and which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave time. The work schedules of part-time management and professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly. Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week may be authorized by the department director and Human Resources Manager. Management and professional staff may be called back to their workplace at any time to respond to emergencies. (b) Non-exempt city employees may be required, as a condition of employment, to work overtime, when necessary, as determined by their department director. (c) Overtime Compensation. In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees will be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Vacation, sick leave, and holidays taken in a pay period are not considered time worked for the purposes of calculating overtime. All overtime must be authorized in advance by the employee’s department director/manager. Working overtime hours without proper authorization may result in employee discipline, up to and including termination. (d) Compensatory Time. Non-exempt employees entitled to overtime pay may request compensatory time instead of a cash payment. This is approved on a case-by-case basis by the employee’s department director/manager. The City is not required to grant compensatory time instead of overtime pay. If the compensatory time option is exercised, the employee is credited with one and one-half (1.5) times the actual hours worked as overtime. The maximum allowed accrual of compensatory time shall be (40) hours, and all overtime accrued in excess of that maximum shall be paid at the applicable rate. Employees may use a maximum of sixty (60) hours of compensatory time in a calendar year. Employees may use compensatory time within a reasonable time period after making a request to their department head, unless doing so would unduly disrupt City operations. Accrued compensatory time shall be compensated on an hour for hour basis when an employee terminates employment with the City. Part-time employees will not accrue compensatory time unless they work over forty (40) hours in a work week. (e) Breaks and Rest Periods. Non-exempt employees will receive at least a half hour lunch period, but not more than one (1) hour and will receive a fifteen (15) minute paid rest period for each four (4) hours worked. Employees cannot waive rest periods, combine the rest period with the lunch period, or use this time to shorten the workday, unless approved by the department director/manager. (f) Flex Time. If mutually agreed upon by the employee and employee’s department director/manager, flex hours may be approved if the flex hours do not interfere with the employee’s workload requirements. Flex hours must be approved in advance. Flex time cannot be used to avoid using leave for last minute tardiness/absenteeism. Employees must flex their hours within the same workweek and such schedule shall not result in overtime or compensatory time. This section is intended to address occasional or intermittent changes to employee schedules. An example of flex time would be an employee who works an extra hour on Tuesday could leave an hour early on Friday. This employee would enter actual hours worked into the payroll system. Employees whose regularly scheduled lunch break is one (1) hour can flex up to thirty (30) minutes of their lunch break. Employees whose regularly scheduled lunch break is thirty (30) minutes must take their break or be compensated at the appropriate rate. (g) Holiday Time. Management and professional staff shall receive a full day of time off without loss of compensation for each holiday observed by the City on the day the City observes the holiday and one additional floating holiday. Holidays observed by the City are: New Year ’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas In addition, similar time off without loss of compensation is granted for any other holiday which the City Council takes specific official action to observe. (h) Vacation. (1) Vacation Leave. Management and professional staff shall be granted vacation time off without loss of compensation based upon years of employment in management or professional position(s) as follows: through 2 full years 15 days (120 hours) through 5 full years 20 days (160 hours) after 5 full years and thereafter 25 days (200 hours) Upon hire and with the approval of the Mayor, the vacation leave time granted a new staff member may be set at twenty (20) days or if a current City employee at twenty-five (25) days unless otherwise approved by City Council. (2) Vacation Availability—Adjustment at Hire or Separation. Annual vacation leave is granted in full on January 1 of each calendar year; however, a pro rata increase shall accrue on the employee’s anniversary date in the year the employee qualifies for a larger vacation benefit. Management and professional staff who are hired or who separate from employment with the City within a budget year receive vacation days on a pro-rated basis which covers the time of employment. (3) Vacation Eligibility. Vacation time is taken in segments of one (1) whole day or more for exempt employees and quarter-hour increments for non-exempt employees. Vacation leave available to a management or professional staff member at the beginning of a vacation leave is to be sufficient to cover any vacation time to be taken. (4) Maximum Unused Vacation. The maximum vacation time that shall be allowed to carry forward from one (1) calendar year to the next is as follows: Years of Continuous Employment Maximum Balance 0 through 5 years 20 days (160 hours) more than 5 years 30 days (240 hours) In the event a management or professional staff member has not reduced his or her vacation balance to the maximum allowable carryover at the end of a calendar year, excessive days are forfeited unless the Mayor grants an extension of time beyond the end of the calendar year during which all vacation days which exceed the maximum allowable carryover are to be taken. (5) Vacation Pay-Out. Upon separation from City employment, unused vacation time will be paid to the management or professional staff member in a cash payment as follows: i. Prorated Adjustment. Vacation time balance accrued during the year of separation and adjusted pursuant to subsection (c)(2) of this section; plus ii. Allowable Carryover Balance. The maximum allowable vacation time carryover established in subsection (c)(4) of this section. Any unused vacation leave exceeding the maximum allowable carryover that has been approved by the Mayor for carryover pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of this section is not eligible for cash out. (i) Sick Leave—Exempt Employees. (1) Accrual. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of twelve (12) full days per year and is proportionately credited to sick leave balances each pay period. (2) Maximum Sick Leave Balance. Sick leave may be accrued to a maximum of one hundred twenty-five (125) days. Upon reaching a maximum of one hundred twenty-five (125) days, no further accrual is added until such time as sick leave time is taken. Accrued sick leave time is provided as a form of self-insured short-term disability coverage and no cash payment for unused sick leave time is made under any circumstances except as set forth in subsections (d)(9) and (10) of this section. (j) Sick Leave—Non-Exempt Employees. (1) Non-exempt employees will accrue ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave annually. Employees will be required to indicate which of the following sick leave banks they are utilizing on their completed leave request/authorization form. Sick leave use requires prior approval whenever possible. (2) Regular Sick Leave Accrual. Non-exempt full-time employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 2.1667 hours per pay period, including paid holiday, sick leave, vacation and other paid leave time and excluding time for which workers’ compensation time loss benefits are paid. Part- time employees and employees who are on a leave of absence without pay will have their leave pro-rated if they have worked any portion of a pay period at 0.025 for each regular hour worked as outlined above. The maximum annual accrual of non-covered leave will be 52.0008 hours. (3) Accrual Covered under Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law (Chapter 49.46 RCW). Full- time non-exempt employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 1.8333 hours per pay period, including paid holiday, sick leave, vacation and other paid leave time excluding time for which workers’ compensation time loss benefits are paid. Part-time employees and employees who are on a leave of absence without pay will have their leave pro-rated if they have worked any portion of a pay period at 0.011 for each regular hour worked as outlined above. The maximum annual accrual of covered sick leave will be 43.9992 hours. When Washington State Paid Sick Leave qualifies for Family Medical Leave Act protections it will run concurrently with any leave taken under the FMLA. If the maximum accrual of Washington State Paid Sick Leave accrual exceeds the maximum of 43.9992 hours at the end of the calendar year, the excess hours will be moved to the employee’s regular sick leave bank unless it would cause the employee to exceed the annual maximum combined carryover of one hundred twenty-five (125) days. (4) Sick Leave Use. Sick leave is charged in one (1) day segments for exempt employees and quarter-hour increments for non-exempt employees. Sick leave must be accrued prior to use in order to qualify for paid sick leave time off. Shorter periods of absence due to any of the reasons provided below are administered by the Mayor under subsection (a) of this section and are not charged to sick leave balances for salaried employees. Sick leave is available up to the amount of accrued sick leave balance days and may be used for: i. Temporary disability resulting from personal illness or injury. ii. Providing care for children under the age of eighteen (18) when they have a health condition that requires parental supervision or treatment. iii. Attending medical, dental and/or oculist appointments as needed for preventive or rehabilitative health personal care or a child’s care, when such care requires parental presence to supervise or authorize treatment. iv. Pursuant to the Family Leave Act, to care for a sick child or other family member (spouse, parent, parent-in-law or grandparent). (5) Notification of Sick Leave Use. A person who is absent or expects to be absent from work due to causes specified in subsection (d)(5) of this section is to promptly notify the City by telephone or otherwise by 9:00 a.m., if possible, of the day of their scheduled work day. (6) Sick Leave During Authorized Paid Leave. A person who becomes ill or is injured during paid vacation may request the conversion of the vacation leave to sick leave with pay by promptly notifying the City of the illness or injury and providing such information as is required by the City to verify the appropriateness of such a conversion. (7) Sick Leave Documentation and Approval. Within three (3) days after returning to work, a person who has been absent on sick leave is to submit such forms and provide such information as is required by the City to approve the payment of sick leave. The Mayor may require a person to demonstrate that the employee has sought treatment or require other verification needed to assure that the person is fit for duty or as needed to approve paid sick leave for the absence. (8) Sick Leave Incentive for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees. Anyone who takes two (2) days or less of regular (not Washington State) sick leave in a full calendar year shall have one (1) day added to their vacation leave balance at the beginning of the following calendar year. (9) Sick Leave Retirement Payment for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees. An employee who retires from City service on a PERS or LEOFF service or disability retirement shall be provided a sick leave retirement payment at thirty-five (35) percent of the employee’s accrued and unused sick leave hours to a maximum of thirty-five (35) percent of nine hundred sixty (960) hours (a maximum total of three hundred thirty-six (336) hours). The payment will be made to the employee at the employee’s regular hourly wage rate in effect at the time of retirement. (10) Payment of Sick Leave Upon Death for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees. In the event of the death of an employee, the employee’s estate shall be paid for the total accrued and unused sick leave hours at the employee’s regular hourly wage rate in effect at the time of death. (k) Bereavement Leave. Three (3) days of bereavement leave are allowed for attending funerals in the State of Washington and five (5) days for attending out of State funerals upon the death of a member of the immediate family. The first three (3) days of time off for bereavement leave will be compensated at the employee’s current salary. The additional two (2) days of time off for bereavement leave shall be charged against the employee’s vacation, floating holiday, sick leave or compensatory time leave balance at the option of the employee. Immediate family is defined as spouse, State registered domestic partner, child, stepchild, mother, father, step-parents, mother/father in-law, brother, sister, brother/sister in-law, grandparents and grandchildren of both an employee and their spouse. (l) Jury Duty, Witness Leave. Leave of absence with pay for the purpose of reporting to jury duty or if subpoenaed as a witness for the City is provided. Any juror or witness fees received by a person for the performance of such duties shall be assigned to the City. (m) Military Leave. A leave of absence with pay for a period not to exceed twenty-one (21) working days is granted for the purpose of responding to training orders as a member of the organized military reserves of the United States or of the State of Washington. (n) Administrative Leave. The Mayor may place any management or professional staff member on paid administrative leave for up to thirty (30) working days under circumstances which make it appropriate that the person be absent from the workplace during the investigation, resolution or pendency of procedures appropriate to the circumstances involving the management or professional staff member. The Mayor may place other lawful conditions upon the person on administrative leave as are deemed appropriate by the Mayor. (o) Leave of Absence. A leave of absence without compensation may be granted by the Mayor for a period of up to thirty (30) working days and may be subsequently extended with the approval of the City Council. Any leave of absence greater than thirty (30) days will be without compensation and benefits unless required by law. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5425 § 2, 2021; Ord. 5210 §2, 2013: Ord. 5074 §1, 2009; Ord. 4551, Amended, 05/23/1996; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.050 SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM PLAN. The City will contribute a total of four (4) percent of gross salary to options selected by each person from City deferred compensation and/or tax exempt benefits made available through approved City policies. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5443 §1, 2021; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.060 RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Each management or professional staff member covered by this program will be enrolled in the Federal OASDI and/or State of Washington LEOFF I or II, or PERS I, II or III, or PSERS retirement system for which the employee qualifies. Contributions to the respective retirement systems by the City and by each employee will be made in conformance with Federal FICA laws and State retirement laws. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5210 §4, 2013: Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.070 MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS. (a) A management or professional staff member covered by this program and who qualifies for and is a member of the LEOFF I or II, and PERS I, II or III State Retirement Systems has the same medical and dental insurance plans, coverages and premium payments made available to the employee as are granted to the represented employees employed in their department who are included in that particular system. A management or professional staff member who can provide documentation of alternative medical insurance coverage may elect to receive a medical stipend in lieu of medical coverage in the same amount that is made available to represented employees included in the same retirement system in which they belong. The City will pay one hundred (100) percent of the cost of coverage for employees and dependents for vision coverage provided through the Association of Washington Cities. (b) The City will offer short-term disability insurance coverage to management and professional employees on a voluntary basis, which will be paid by the employee through payroll deduction. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 5210 §3, 2013: Ord. 4984 §4, 2006: Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.080 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. Each management and professional staff member shall receive such workers’ compensation benefits as are provided by the City pursuant to State laws. A management or professional staff member who incurs a work-related illness or injury and who qualifies to receive workers’ compensation benefits shall be allowed to use accrued sick leave to supplement the workers’ compensation benefits so as to provide the same salary the employee would have received for full-time active service, taking into account that workers’ compensation payments are not subject to federal or Social Security taxes. In no event shall the combination of workers’ compensation and sick leave exceed the amount of an employee’s regular salary at any time of the disability period. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) 2.50.090 SEVERANCE PAY. Unless otherwise provided pursuant to the City Charter, ordinance, or civil service rule or regulation as applicable, a management or professional staff member may be separated from employment without cause ("at will") from a position included in this program upon receiving thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice of separation or pay in lieu of all or part of said notice. A person so separated shall not have the right to displace any other person employed by the City by virtue of employment in a management or professional position. The person so separated shall receive severance pay upon separation based upon years of employment with the City as follows: (a) Through two (2) full years of employment: two (2) months’ severance pay. (b) Through five (5) full years of employment: two and one-half (2.5) months’ severance pay. (c) Over five (5) years of employment: three (3) months’ severance pay. (Ord. 5470 §1, 2023; Ord. 5457 §1, 2022; Ord. 4810, Amended, 09/14/2002; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991) The Bremerton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5491, passed February 7, 2024. Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official version of the Bremerton Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk's Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/ City Telephone: (360) 473-5323 General Code Greg Wheeler, Mayor 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 December 17, 2025 Tameka C. Stewart RE: Letter of Engagement Dear Ms. Stewart: The City Council has confirmed your appointment to the position of Director of Human Resources. Your position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions and included in the Management and Professional classifications covered under BMC 2.50 (copy attached) as follows: Position: Director Department: Human Resources Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Rate of Pay: $6,897.47 (Band 21, Rate 4) semi-monthly Appointment/Removal: Mayor Vacation: 15 days per year, pro-rated based upon date of hire Benefits: Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.50 Severance: Pursuant to BMC Chapter 2.50.090 You are an “at will” employee and may be terminated by the City without cause at any time with thirty (30) days’ notice. You may be terminated for cause, without notice, and no severance pay shall be paid. This letter shall constitute your terms and conditions of employment with the City and there are no other written or oral agreements that have not been set forth in this letter of engagement or covered by Chapter 2.50 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. Public Works & Utilities Sincerely, Greg Wheeler Mayor cc: Charlotte Nelson, Human Resources Manager ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ACCEPTANCE OF JOB OFFER: I, Tameka C. Stewart, hereby accept the appointment to position of Director of Human Resources, under the terms and conditions as set forth in this Letter of Engagement. SIGNATURE: ______________________________ __________________ Tameka Stewart Date AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/25 Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Pendergast Regional Park Field Improvements Project COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/25 Department: Parks & Recreation Presenter: T. Barker Phone: (360) 473-5429 SUMMARY: The proposed Contract Modification No. 1 is for $148,901.00, which brings the total contract amount to $204,725.00. The added scope of work provides for further development of the 30% Schematic Design completed in April 2023 through to 90% Construction Documents. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Exhibit A: Scope of Work; 2) Exhibit B: Fee Schedule 3.) Contract Change Order No. 1 FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): This portion of the project is identified and funded within the approved Parks Capital Budget. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Contract Modification No. 1 with Bruce Dees & Associates, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 E6 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 1 of 6 10/17/25 AMENDMENT #1 EXHIBIT 'A' CITY OF BREMERTON PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (30% SD TO 90% CD) SCOPE OF WORK JUNE 6, 2023 REVISED OCTOBER 17, 2025 In general, this amendment to the original scope of work entails services to provide the further development of the Schematic Design completed in April 2023, through 90% Construction Documents for the proposed improvements. The Schematic Design included field improvements to two (2) existing "all weather" fields at Pendergast Regional Park to enhance field use, improve drainage, and provide ADA accessibility. This amendment will provide Design Development, Construction Documents to 90%, Opinions of Probable Construction Costs, and Grant / Permit Application Assistance. SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work entails the following: • Development of field layouts, materials and details to convert two (2) existing "all weather" fields to multi-purpose synthetic turf fields. • Hardscape elements include ADA accessible pathways, fencing, curbing, concrete stairs, ramps and a concrete foundation for a pre-engineered restroom. • Grading and drainage design (including temporary erosion and sediment control) to ensure positive drainage of the site and multi-purpose fields including underdrainage. • Extension of utilities (water, sewer, and electric) to a new or future pre-engineered restroom. • Conversion of existing field floodlighting to LED fixtures on existing poles. • Landscape planting & irrigation design for landscape areas impacted by new improvements. • Preparation of construction cost opinions at each key milestone. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONSTRUCTION COST (MACC) The MACC for this project has not been formally established at this time. However, applying the CPI increase to the March 2023 Cost Opinion provided with the previous Schematic Design work would equate to a MACC of approximately $3,600,000 (which excludes sales tax, construction contingency, permit fees, construction special inspections & testing fees, A/E design fees, specialty consultant fees, advertisement, and printing). TASK 1 – PROJECT ADMINISTRATION A. Project Coordination Bruce Dees & Associates (BDA) will lead the design team coordinating the overall efforts of the team and maintaining continuous coordination with City staff and subconsultants for drawings, contract documents, schedule, and permitting. Work performed by subconsultants is as follows: • GeoEngineers – Geotechnical Engineering • Sitts & Hill – Civil Engineering 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 2 of 6 10/17/25 • PCS Structural – Structural Engineering • Stantec, Inc – Electrical Engineering BDA will provide progress billing reports, project management, quality control / quality assurance reviews and team coordination. In addition, BDA will document project decisions and provide regular status updates to the entire project team. TASK 2 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (60% DD) A. Design Development In the Design Development Phase, BDA will continue development and expansion of the Schematic Design Documents to describe the size and character of the entire project for approval by the Client. The final scope, relationships, forms, size, and appearance of the project will be conveyed through plans, cross sections and elevations, typical construction details, materials selections, and equipment layout. Consideration shall be given to availability of materials, equipment and labor, construction sequencing and scheduling, user safety, and maintenance requirements. Design Development will include the following: • Layout and Material Plans • Grading and Drainage Plans • Utility Plans and Details • Electrical Plans and Details • Turf Details and Sections • Site Sections and Details • Landscape Planting & Irrigation Plans and Details Document Checking: Review and coordination of documents prepared for the project. Permitting Authority Consulting: Research of critical applicable regulations, applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and codes. Cost Estimating: Development of an opinion of probable construction cost. Costs shall reflect the level of design elements presented in the Design Development documents, plus appropriate design contingencies to encompass unidentified scope ultimately included in the program. Analyze scope, schedule and budget options to stay within the MACC. Technical Specifications: Development of an outline of preliminary technical specifications in CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) format. Specifications will use Client's front-end boilerplate. B. Synthetic Turf Selection The design team will work with the City to select the synthetic turf product to be specified in the design documents. Considerations will include: • Product aesthetics, quality, and performance record. • Installation and product delivery. • Product warranty and proven local representation. • Manufacturer’s installation and infill methods. • Manufacturer’s history, experience, and local reputation. • Short-term and long-term maintenance considerations. C. Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical engineering services will assess subsurface conditions and provide recommendations in support of design of the fields, field drainage, and proposed pavements. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 3 of 6 10/17/25 D. Client Meetings & Reviews • Client meeting to review previous Schematic Design work (Meeting #1) • Client meeting to review Design Development (Meeting #2) E. Deliverables • Design Development (60%) drawings and details • Geotechnical Report • Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (60%) • Preliminary Technical Specifications (CSI format) Outline • Minutes from meetings • All deliverables will be provided in electronic format (PDF) TASK 3 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION (90% CD) A. Construction Documents & Specifications (90%) The design team will provide construction documents, opinion of probable construction cost, and technical specifications to communicate the full scope of work and construction requirements. Construction Drawings will include the following: Composite Site Plan: This plan will provide an overall view of the entire project area. Demolition & TESC Plans: Drawings will document areas and elements of the site to be cleared and/or demolished, as well as temporary erosion and sediment control measures. Layout & Materials Plans: These plans will be developed of the project limit at an appropriate scale. They will show the layout and materials used in the new improvements with critical dimensions shown. Grading and Drainage Plans: These plans will be developed for the project limit at an appropriate scale. They will show overall site grading, including spot elevations, locations of catch basins and inverts of connections to storm sewer lines, with other buried utilities shown screened for reference. Utility Plans and Details: Plans will be developed to show utility locations, extensions, and details as necessary to provide water and sewer service to the pre-engineered restroom building. Electrical Plans and Details: Drawings will be developed to show the electrical conduit, wiring, panel schedule, load calculations, electrical one line, and junction boxes for the elec. service to the pre-engineered restroom building and conversion of the field floodlighting to LED. Site Sections and Details: These plans will show cross sections for earthwork and various site details. Details will be referenced from the plans as well as from the details to the plans. Synthetic Turf Plans and Details: These plans will communicate the details and sections for the synthetic turf field layout, turf nailer board, synthetic turf, infill, and shock pad (if included in the selected synthetic turf system used). Landscape Planting & Irrigation Plans and Details: Planting and irrigation plans will be developed for the peripheral areas of the fields affected by the final design. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 4 of 6 10/17/25 Structural Engineering: Structural designs, calculations and drawings will be provided for the restroom foundation, concrete stairs, and concrete retaining walls. Technical Specifications: The project manual will utilize the Client's front-end boilerplate. Technical specifications will be developed in the CSI (Construction Specification Institute) format to communicate the required contractor qualifications, construction submittals, quality control tests, products, execution, and warranty requirements. B. Preliminary Stormwater Report and SWPPP for Drainage Review: A project Stormwater Report and SWPPP will be prepared in accordance with the current edition of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW). C. Client Meetings & Reviews • Pre-Application meeting with permitting agency (Meeting #3) • Client meeting to review 90% Construction Documents (Meeting #4) D. Deliverables • Construction Drawings (90%) and Details for (future) Permit Submittal • Technical Specifications (90%) • Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (90%) • Preliminary and final Stormwater Report and SWPPP • Minutes from meetings • All deliverables will be provided in electronic format (PDF) TASK 4 – GRANT / PERMIT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE A. Grant Application Assistance BDA will assist the client with assembling supplemental grant application materials including project narratives, material quantities, and up to two (2) color graphic exhibits of the proposed project. B. Permit Application Assistance The design team will attend a pre-application meeting with the permitting agency to determine permit requirements. BDA will assist the client with assembling the preliminary permit applications and required exhibits. Each permitting agency has different processes and requirements. Our scope of work anticipates separate applications and exhibits for the following: SEPA Checklist, demolition, grading, site development/building permit(s) (structures, water, sewer, storm), and the Notice of Intent (NOI) under the Department of Ecology (NPDES). Any additional permits or additional resubmittals will be considered extra work. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE It is anticipated that design services from Notice To Proceed (NTP) to completion of the 90% Construction Documents will take the team approximately six (6) months to complete. A full anticipated schedule will be developed with the Client upon receiving NTP, taking into consideration grant application deadlines, anticipated permitting timelines and optimum bidding and construction season. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 5 of 6 10/17/25 SUBCONSULTANTS GeoEngineers, Inc GeoEngineers will provide geotechnical engineering services for the project. Their scope of work includes the following: • Subcontracted test pits (up to 8), laboratory testing, and field visits. • Geotechnical engineering analyses and report preparation. o Report will include – summary of soil and groundwater conditions, earthwork recommendations, field subgrade preparation recommendations, drainage recommendations, fill/backfill material recommendations, shallow foundation recommendations, typical pavement design sections, and a preliminary assessment of stormwater infiltration feasibility. Assumptions include: • Infiltration Testing: Detailed measurement of soil infiltration rates beyond preliminary assessment is excluded and would be considered extra services if required. Sitts & Hill Sitts & Hill will provide civil engineering services for the project. Their scope of work includes the following: • Review of park improvement plans and specifications. • Design of drainage facilities, as necessary. • Review and coordinate plan changes for Permit Submittal and provide civil engineer sealed plans for 90% CD's / (future) Permit Submittal. • Prepare Stormwater Report and SWPPP for Drainage Review. Assumptions include: • Topographic Survey work completed during Schematic Design phase is sufficient and no additional topographic survey is required. • No off-site improvements are anticipated. Stantec, Inc Stantec, Inc will provide electrical engineering services to include the following scope of work: • Prepare electrical drawings and details (to 90%) to extend electrical utilities (conduit, wiring, panel schedule, load calculations, electrical one line, and junction boxes) to service a new or future pre-engineered restroom building (provided by others) and converting existing field floodlighting to LED fixtures on existing poles. Connection to an existing electrical panel with available capacity and re-use of existing field floodlight poles is assumed. Assumptions include the following exclusions: • Power & load monitoring; design of data, comm, and/or PA systems; metering; etc. Structural PCS Structural will provide all structural design, calculations, and drawings as required toward obtaining the Building Permit(s) for the structural portions of this project. Their scope of work includes the following: • Foundation and/or concrete slab for a new or future pre-engineered restroom building. • Concrete on-grade stairs. • Concrete (or alternate material) retaining walls. Any scope of work items not included in the above scope of work is excluded. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit A 6 of 6 10/17/25 PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT The Client will provide the following: 1. Site Access Rights-of-entry upon all lands necessary for the performance of the Scope of Work described above. 2. Video Investigation of Existing Drain Lines The Client will provide video survey of the existing drain lines if deemed required. BDA will assist in coordination. 3. Existing Site Utilities Services Information The Client will provide all available information on existing utilities services (sewer, water, and electrical) including: sewer pump station data; domestic water service dynamic and static water pressure and flow rate; electrical service panel location(s), layout, and capacity (for extending to the new or future pre-engineered restroom structure); and existing field floodlighting electrical information and data. EXTRA WORK 1. Expanded Scope of Work If during the course of the project, the Client elects to expand the Scope of Work (i.e. add Permit Application(s), Response to Permit Reviewing Agency Comment(s), refinement of the 90% CD's to 100%/Bid Set CD's, Bidding, Construction Observation, Project Closeout, etc.), design fees for the additional work shall be negotiated. (Note, since project construction funding has not yet been secured and a construction timeline determined, it is anticipated that actual permit application(s) will occur under a future contract amendment to take the project through final design & engineering, permitting, bidding, construction observation, and project closeout services. All permit application fees and required public notices will be paid and posted directly by the Client.) 2. Extra Work Any work not included in this Scope of Work or any meeting(s) in addition to those listed in the Scope of Work shall be considered extra work. No extra work shall be commenced without written authorization from the Client. 3. Changes in Project Schedule In the event there are significant changes to the project schedule to condense or extend the schedule, fees for the time and expenses shall be negotiated. 4. Phased Development The Scope of Work is based on a single construction phase. In the event the Client elects to divide the project into multiple construction phases, the fees for additional work to separate and prepare multiple construction document packages shall be negotiated. 10-17-25 Amendment #1 Exhibit B 1 of 1 10/17/25 AMENDMENT #1 EXHIBIT 'B' CITY OF BREMERTON PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (30% SD TO 90% CD) FEE SCHEDULE JUNE 6, 2023 REVISED OCTOBER 17, 2025 TASK PERCENTAGE AMOUNT 1. Project Administration 8% $ 10,196.00 2. Design Development (60% DD) 35% $ 44,609.00 3. Construction Documentation (90% CD) 50% $ 63,727.00 4. Grant / Permit Application Assistance 7% $ 8,922.00 100% $127,453.00 SPECIALTY CONSULTANTS GeoEngineers, Inc - Geotechnical Engineering $ 21,448.00 PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK TOTAL $148,901.00 The above scope of work will be provided on a lump sum basis with payments made each month on a percentage of completed work. We reserve the right to re-evaluate the fees proposed if we have not entered into a contract within 180 days. CITY OF BREMERTON CHANGE ORDER CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO: 01 PROJECT NAME: PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PROJECT NO: 59166 CONTRACTOR: BRUCE DEES & ASSOCIATES ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: 55,824.00 DAYS: July 2022 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHANGES: (6,646.60) DAYS: Feb 2023 THIS CHANGE: 148,901.00 DAYS: October 2025 REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT: 198,078.40 DAYS: October 2025 This Change Order covers changes to the subject contract as described herein. The Contractor shall construct, furnish equipment and materials, and perform all work as necessary or required to complete the Change Order Items. The increase or decrease in c ontract price shown below includes any applicable taxes. Rule 170 Rule 171 DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT ($) (DECREASE) IN CONTRACT AMOUNT ($) CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION (DAYS:) X Contract Modification No. 1 Added SOW to include: 1. Project Administration 2. Design Development (60%) 3. Construction Documentation (90%) 4. Grant/Permit Application Assistance 148,901.00 0.00 Oct. 2025 NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT INCREASE OR (DECREASE) 148,901.00 0.00 0 ESTIMATED SALES TAX AT 9.0% 0.00 0.00 TOTAL INCLUDING SALES TAX 148,901.00 0.00 0 Contractor acknowledges and accepts that this Change Order constitutes final settlement of all claims of any kind or nature arising from or connected with any work either covered or affected by this Change CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO: _01_ PROJECT NAME: PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS Page 2 of 2 Change Order Rev. 06/2018 Order, including, without limitation, claims related to contract time, on-site or home office overhead, or lost profits. Nothing in this Change Order shall limit the City’s right to bring a claim for past performance. The undersigned Contractor approves the foregoing Change Order as to the changes, if a ny, in the contract price specified for each item, including any and all supervision costs and other miscellaneous costs relating to the change in work, and as to the extension of time allowed, if any, for completion of the entire work due to said Change Order. This document will become a supplement of the contract and all provisions will apply hereto. It is understood that this Change Order shall be effective when approved by the City of Bremerton. The parties whose names appear below warrant that they are authorized to enter into a change order that is binding on the parties of this co ntract. In addition, Contractor warrants that it has or will inform the surety of this change, and shall take appropriate action to modify any bonds required under the contract to address this change. CONTRACTOR Approved: DATE: PROJECT MANAGER Recommended: DATE: CITY ENGINEER Council action is required as project cost will exceed approved budget.  Yes  No Council action is required as change exceeds Mayors authority per BMC 2.76.110.  Yes  No Recommended: DATE: DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION Recommended: DATE: MAYOR Approved: DATE: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: ___ KYLIE J. FINNELL, Bremerton City Attorney ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Resolution to update Indigent Defense Services Standards and award 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker, and Cunningham, PLLC COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Finance Presenter: Melinda Monroe Phone: (360) 473-5306 SUMMARY: The City would like to approve and adopt Resolution No. ______ updating the Indigent defense services standards, updating the proposed 2026 Municipal Court Budget for Public Defense Services and awarding the 2026 Public Defense Services agreement to Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. _______ and 2026 Public Defense Services Agreement FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Requested amount $596,420 for prime public defense services STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. approving the update to the Public Defense Standards and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the award of the Public Defense Services Agreement to Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 E7 Updated 12/10/25 11:06 AM Resolution No. ______ RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, updating Resolution No.3221 and adopting the new supreme court standards for the delivery of public defense services WHEREAS, RCW10.101.030 requires the City of Bremerton to adopt standards for the delivery of public defense services for indigent persons; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Supreme court has updated order No. 25700- A-1004 with new rule CrR 3.1/CrRJL 3.1/JuCR9.2, and new Order numbers: No. 25700-A-1644 and No. 25700-A-1671; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt new updated public defense service standards and award the professional services agreement and budget as presented; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Adoption. To ensure that indigent criminal defendants receive high-quality legal representation through a public defense system that efficiently and effectively protects the constitutional requirement of effective assistance of counsel, the City hereby adopts the standards for delivery of public defense services for indigent persons issued by the Supreme Court of Washington via CrR 3.1/CrRJL 3.1/JuCR9.2 and Order No. 25700-A-1644 and Order No. 25700-A-1674 incorporated herein as Attachment A. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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. Resolution No. ______ 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 THE SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 ____________________________________________ ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) O R D E R NO. 25700-A-1644 The Washington State Supreme Court in October 2023 requested that the Washington State Bar Association (“WSBA”) Council on Public Defense (“CPD”) review a newly released National Public Defense Workload Study (“The Rand Study”) and provide recommendations, if any, to the Court. As a result of that review, the CPD proposed comprehensive revisions to the WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services. The WSBA Board of Governors, after receiving public comments, adopted the proposed revised Standards and forwarded them to the Court with a recommendation that the Court incorporate the WSBA-adopted revised Standards into the Court’s Standards in CrR3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, and JuCR 9.2. The Court, in June 2024, published the WSBA proposed Standards for comment and held two public hearings on those proposed Standards on September 25, 2024 and November 13, Attachment A PAGE 2 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 2024. The Court has, to date, held three lengthy internal work sessions to review all of the comments and testimony, and to discuss each proposed Standard. Although the Court has not completed its full review, the Court is aware that: (1) budget planning is underway in local jurisdictions; (2) it would help that process for planners to know as soon as possible about any revised caseload standards that will be adopted; and (3) the crisis in the provision of indigent criminal defense services throughout our state requires action now to address the crisis and to support quality defense representation at every level. Thus, in advance of a full decision on all parts of the CPD’s proposal, we provide this summary communication of the Court’s conclusions on caseloads. The reality is that many aspects of indigent criminal defense services vary by structure and location, so the Court is adopting an approach which accommodates that diversity while fostering real and meaningful reductions in caseloads as soon as possible, where necessary. Now therefore, it is hereby ORDERED: 1. Effective January 1, 2026, the caseload standard for each full-time appointed felony attorney for any 12 month period shall be 47 felony case credits; and for each full-time appointed misdemeanor attorney for any 12 month period shall be 120 misdemeanor case credits; and for each full-time appointed attorney for a respondent in civil commitment proceedings for any 12 month period shall be 250 commitment case credits. Implementation of these caseload standards must be accomplished as soon as reasonably possible. Implementation may, however, be accomplished in a phased approach with an annual reduction of at least 10% of the difference between the current standard and the new standard (as measured on January 1, 2026), until the PAGE 3 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 new standard has been met. Full compliance must occur no later than ten years from January 1, 2026. 2. The Court declines to adopt the mandatory method of case counting and weighting in the proposed standards. However, we endorse the importance of case weighting to measure case credits and actual case counts, including inherited cases, to make the mandatory caseload limits meaningful. Thus, case weighting to measure case credits is permissible and encouraged. Case weighting should rely on written policies and procedures that have been adopted and published by the local government entity responsible for employing, contracting with, or appointing counsel for indigent defendants and respondents. Such case weighting may use the method in the Rand Study relied upon by the WSBA CPD and the rules for weighting contained in the WSBA’s adopted Standards. All policies on case counting and weighing shall, at a minimum, comply with principles in the current court rule Standards 3.5 and 3.6. If no case weighting system is adopted, the maximum caseload count is the actual number of cases referenced above for each case type. 3. There shall be an evaluation of the progress and impact of these caseload standards three years after the effective date of these standards. Implementation shall continue during the evaluation. 4. Rule amendments concerning revised caseload standards will be announced in the near future, once the court’s review is complete. PAGE 4 ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 IT IS SO ORDERED, this 9th day of June, 2025. THE SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 ____________________________________________ ) ) ) ) ) ) C L A R I F Y I N G O R D E R NO. 25700-A-1671 On June 9, 2025, this court issued Order No. 25700-A-1644 which set revised caseload standards for attorneys appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants and other respondents. Questions have arisen regarding two aspects of the Court’s decision to allow a phased approach to full implementation: one question concerns implementation of the 10% annual reduction and the other question concerns implementation of the requirement to achieve compliance with the reduced caseload standards “as soon as reasonably possible.” Therefore, to clarify the Court’s requirements on these points, the Court enters the following explanation: 1.The requirement that the reduced caseload standards be implemented “as soon as reasonably possible” does not allow for any increase in caseloads above those currently in place, even in jurisdictions that are already ahead of the court’s implementation schedule. Similarly, failing to implement annual reductions is contrary to implementation “as soon as reasonably possible.” Page 2 CLARIFYING ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2 2. The provision allowing for “an annual reduction of at least 10% of the difference between the current standard and the new standard (as measured on January 1, 2026), until the new standard has been met” requires a steady yearly decrease in caseloads of no less than 10% of the difference between the current caseload maximum standard and the new caseload maximum standard, now expressed in case credits for any 12 month period. The following calculations illustrate how the 10% annual reduction is calculated: a.10.3 felony case credits (representing 10% of 103, the difference between the current standard of 150 cases and the standard effective on January 1, 2026 of 47 case credits). b. 18 misdemeanor case credits (representing 10% of 180, the difference between the current standard of 300 cases and the standard effective on January 1, 2026 of 120 case credits). IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED at Olympia, Washington this 5th day of November, 2025. For the Court _____________________________________ ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE CrR 3.1 STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE Preamble The Washington Supreme Court adopts the following Standards to address certain basic elements of public defense practice related to the effective assistance of counsel. The Certification of Appointed Counsel of Compliance with Standards Required by CrR 3.1/ CrRLJ 3.1/JuCR 9.2/ MPR 2.1 references specific “Applicable Standards.” The Court adopts additional Standards beyond those required for certification as guidance for public defense attorneys in addressing issues identified in State v. A.N.J., 168 Wn.2d 91 (2010), including the suitability of contracts that public defense attorneys may negotiate and sign. To the extent that certain Standards may refer to or be interpreted as referring to local governments, the Court recognizes the authority of its Rules is limited to attorneys and the courts. Local courts and clerks are encouraged to develop protocols for procedures for receiving and retaining Certifications. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective February 1, 2021.] Standard 1. Compensation [RESERVED] Standard 2. Duties and Responsibilities of Counsel [RESERVED] Standard 3. Caseload Limits and Types of Cases Standard 3.1. The contract or other employment agreement shall specify the types of cases for which representation shall be provided and the maximum number of cases which each attorney shall be expected to handle. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 3.2. The caseload of public defense attorneys shall allow each lawyer to give each client the time and effort necessary to ensure effective representation. Neither defender organizations, county offices, contract attorneys, nor assigned counsel should accept workloads that, by reason of their excessive size, interfere with the rendering of quality representation. As used in this Standard, “quality representation” is intended to describe the minimum level of attention, care, and skill that Washington citizens would expect of their state’s criminal justice system. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 3.3. General Considerations. Caseload limits reflect the maximum caseloads for fully supported full-time defense attorneys for cases of average complexity and effort in each case type specified. Caseload limits assume a reasonably even distribution of cases throughout the year. The increased complexity of practice in many areas will require lower caseload limits. The maximum caseload limit should be adjusted downward when the mix of case assignments is weighted toward offenses or case types that demand more investigation, legal research and writing, use of experts, use of social workers, or other expenditures of time and resources. Attorney caseloads should be assessed by the workload required, and cases and types of cases should be weighted accordingly. If a defender or assigned counsel is carrying a mixed caseload including cases from more than one category of cases, these standards should be applied proportionately to determine a full caseload. In jurisdictions where assigned counsel or contract attorneys also maintain private law practices, the caseload should be based on the percentage of time the lawyer devotes to public defense. The experience of a particular attorney is a factor in the composition of the case types in the attorney’s caseload, but it is not a factor in adjusting the applicable numerical caseload limits except as follows: attorneys with less than six months of full time criminal defense experience as an attorney should not be assigned more than two-thirds of the applicable maximum numerical caseload limit. This provision applies whether or not the public defense system uses case weighting. The following types of cases fall within the intended scope of the caseload limits for criminal and juvenile offender cases in standard 3.4 and must be taken into account when assessing an attorney’s numerical caseload: partial case representations, sentence violations, specialty or therapeutic courts, transfers, extraditions, representation of material witnesses, petitions for conditional release or final discharge, and other matters that do not involve a new criminal charge. Definition of case. A case is defined as the filing of a document with the court naming a person as defendant or respondent, to which an attorney is appointed in order to provide representation. In courts of limited jurisdiction multiple citations from the same incident can be counted as one case. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Standard 3.4. Caseload Limits. The caseload of a full-time public defense attorney or assigned counsel should not exceed the following: 150 felonies per attorney per year; or 300 misdemeanor cases per attorney per year or, in jurisdictions that have not adopted a numerical case weighting system as described in this standard, 400 cases per year; or 250 juvenile offender cases per attorney per year; or 80 open juvenile dependency cases per attorney; or 250 civil commitment cases per attorney per year; or 1 active death penalty trial court case at a time plus a limited number of non-death-penalty cases compatible with the time demand of the death penalty case and consistent with the professional requirements of standard 3.2; or 36 appeals to an appellate court hearing a case on the record and briefs per attorney per year. (The 36 standard assumes experienced appellate attorneys handling cases with transcripts of an average length of 350 pages. If attorneys do not have significant appellate experience and/or the average transcript length is greater than 350 pages, the caseload should be accordingly reduced.) Full-time rule 9 interns who have not graduated from law school may not have caseloads that exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the caseload limits established for full-time attorneys. In public defense systems in which attorneys are assigned to represent groups of clients at first appearance or arraignment calendars without an expectation of further or continuing representation for cases that are not resolved at the time (except by dismissal) in addition to individual case assignments, the attorneys’ maximum caseloads should be reduced proportionally recognizing that preparing for and appearing at such calendars requires additional attorney time. This provision applies both to systems that employ case weighting and those that do not. Resolutions of cases by pleas of guilty to criminal charges on a first appearance or arraignment docket are presumed to be rare occurrences requiring careful evaluation of the evidence and the law, as well as thorough communication with clients, and must be counted as one case. This provision applies both to systems that employ case weighting and those that do not. In public defense systems in which attorneys are assigned to represent groups of clients in routine review hearing calendars in which there is no potential for the imposition of sanctions, the attorneys’ maximum caseloads should be reduced proportionally by the amount of time they spend preparing for and appearing at such calendars. This provision applies whether or not the public defense system uses case weighting. [Adopted effective October 1, 2013, except paragraph 3, regarding misdemeanor caseload limits, effective January 1, 2015; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Standard 3.5. Case Counting and Weighting. Attorneys may not count cases using a case weighting system, unless pursuant to written policies and procedures that have been adopted and published by the local government entity responsible for employing, contracting with, or appointing them. A weighting system must: A. recognize the greater or lesser workload required for cases compared to an average case based on a method that adequately assesses and documents the workload involved; B. be consistent with these Standards, professional performance guidelines, and the Rules of Professional Conduct; C. not institutionalize systems or practices that fail to allow adequate attorney time for quality representation; D. be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect current workloads; and E. be filed with the State of Washington Office of Public Defense. Cases should be assessed by the workload required. Cases and types of cases should be weighted accordingly. Cases which are complex, serious, or contribute more significantly to attorney workload than average cases should be weighted upward. In addition, a case weighting system should consider factors that might justify a case weight of less than one case. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Standard 3.6. Case Weighting Examples. The following are some examples of situations where case weighting might result in representations being weighted as more or less than one case. The listing of specific examples is not intended to suggest or imply that representations in such situations should or must be weighted at more or less than one case, only that they may be, if established by an appropriately adopted case weighting system. A. Case Weighting Upward. Serious offenses or complex cases that demand more-than- average investigation, legal research, writing, use of experts, use of social workers, and/or expenditures of time and resources should be weighted upward and counted as more than one case. B. Case Weighting Downward. Listed below are some examples of situations where case weighting might justify representations being weighted less than one case. However, care must be taken because many such representations routinely involve significant work and effort and should be weighted at a full case or more. i. Cases that result in partial representations of clients, including client failures to appear and recommencement of proceedings, preliminary appointments in cases in which no charges are filed, appearances of retained counsel, withdrawals or transfers for any reason, or limited appearances for a specific purpose (not including representations of multiple cases on routine dockets). ii. Cases in the criminal or offender case type that do not involve filing of new criminal charges, including sentence violations, extraditions, representations of material witnesses, and other matters or representations of clients that do not involve new criminal charges. Noncomplex sentence violations should be weighted as at least 1/3 of a case. iii. Cases in specialty or therapeutic courts if the attorney is not responsible for defending the client against the underlying charges before or after the client’s participation in the specialty or therapeutic court. However, case weighting must recognize that numerous hearings and extended monitoring of client cases in such courts significantly contribute to attorney workload and in many instances such cases may warrant allocation of full case weight or more. iv. Representation of a person in a court of limited jurisdiction on a charge which, as a matter of regular practice in the court where the case is pending, can be and is resolved at an early stage of the proceeding by a diversion, reduction to an infraction, stipulation on continuance, or other alternative noncriminal disposition that does not involve a finding of guilt. Such cases should be weighted as at least 1/3 of a case. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective January 1, 2015.] Related Standards ABA STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE: PROSECUTION FUNCTION AND DEFENSE FUNCTION Defense Function std. 4-1.2 (3d ed. 1993) ABA STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE: PROVIDING DEFENSE SERVICES std. 5-4.3 (3d ed. 1992) AM. BAR ASS’N, GUIDELINES FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF DEFENSE COUNSEL IN DEATH PENALTY CASES (rev. ed. 2003) ABA Comm. on Ethics & Prof’l Responsibility, Formal Op. 06-441 (2006) (Ethical Obligations of Lawyers Who Represent Indigent Criminal Defendants When Excessive Caseloads Interfere With Competent and Diligent Representation) Am. Council of Chief Defenders, Statement on Caseloads and Workloads (Aug. 24, 2007) ABA House of Delegates, Eight Guidelines of Public Defense Related to Excessive Caseloads (Aug. 2009) TASK FORCE ON COURTS, NAT’L ADVISORY COMM’N ON CRIMINAL STANDARDS & GOALS, COURTS std. 13.12 (1973) MODEL CODE OF PROF’L RESPONSIBILITY DR 6-101. ABA House of Delegates, The Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System (Feb. 2002) ABA House of Delegates, Standards of Practice for Lawyers Who Represent Children in Abuse and Neglect Cases (Feb. 1996) Nat’l Legal Aid & Defender Ass’n, Am. Council of Chief Defenders, Ethical Opinion 03- 01 (2003). Nat’l Legal Aid & Defender Ass’n, Standards for Defender Services std. IV-1 (1976) Nat’l Legal Aid & Defender Ass’n, Model Contract for Public Defense Services (2000) Nat’l Ass’n of Counsel for Children, NACC Recommendations for Representation of Children in Abuse and Neglect Cases (2001) Seattle Ordinance 121501 (June 14, 2004) Indigent Defense Servs. Task Force, Seattle-King County Bar Ass’n, Guidelines for Accreditation of Defender Agencies Guideline 1 (1982) Wash. State Office of Pub. Defense, Parents Representation Program Standards of Representation (2009) BUREAU OF JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE, U.S. DEP’T OF JUSTICE, INDIGENT DEFENSE SERIES NO. 4, KEEPING DEFENDER WORKLOADS MANAGEABLE (2001) (NCJ 185632) Standard 4. Responsibility of Expert Witnesses [RESERVED] Standard 5. Administrative Costs Standard 5.1. [Reserved.] Standard 5.2. A. Contracts for public defense services should provide for or include administrative costs associated with providing legal representation. These costs should include but are not limited to travel; telephones; law library, including electronic legal research; financial accounting; case management systems; computers and software; office space and supplies; training; meeting the reporting requirements imposed by these standards; and other costs necessarily incurred in the day-to-day management of the contract. B. Public defense attorneys shall have (1) access to an office that accommodates confidential meetings with clients and (2) a postal address, and adequate telephone services to ensure prompt response to client contact. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 6. Investigators Standard 6.1. Public defense attorneys shall use investigation services as appropriate. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standards 7-12 [RESERVED] Standard 13. Limitations on Private Practice Private attorneys who provide public defense representation shall set limits on the amount of privately retained work which can be accepted. These limits shall be based on the percentage of a full-time caseload which the public defense cases represent. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 14. Qualifications of Attorneys Standard 14.1. In order to assure that indigent accused receive the effective assistance of counsel to which they are constitutionally entitled, attorneys providing defense services shall meet the following minimum professional qualifications: A. Satisfy the minimum requirements for practicing law in Washington as determined by the Washington Supreme Court; and B. Be familiar with the statutes, court rules, constitutional provisions, and case law relevant to their practice area; and C. Be familiar with the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct; and D. Be familiar with the Performance Guidelines for Criminal Defense Representation approved by the Washington State Bar Association; when representing youth, be familiar with the Performance Guidelines for Juvenile Defense Representation approved by the Washington State Bar Association; and when representing respondents in civil commitment proceedings, be familiar with the Performance Guidelines for Attorneys Representing Respondents in Civil Commitment Proceedings approved by the Washington Bar Association; and E. Be familiar with the Washington State Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Indigent Appeals; and F. Be familiar with the consequences of a conviction or adjudication, including possible immigration consequences and the possibility of civil commitment proceedings based on a criminal conviction; and G. Be familiar with mental health issues and be able to identify the need to obtain expert services; and H. Complete seven hours of continuing legal education within each calendar year in courses relating to their public defense practice. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012; Amended effective April 24, 2018; February 1, 2021; September 1, 2021.] Standard 14.2. Attorneys' qualifications according to severity or type of case 1: A. Death Penalty Representation. Each attorney acting as lead counsel in a criminal case in which the death penalty has been or may be decreed and which the decision to seek the death penalty has not yet been made shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. At least five years’ criminal trial experience; and iii. Have prior experience as lead counsel in no fewer than nine jury trials of serious and complex cases which were tried to completion; and iv. Have served as lead or co-counsel in at least one aggravated homicide case; and v. Have experience in preparation of mitigation packages in aggravated homicide or persistent offender cases; and vi. Have completed at least one death penalty defense seminar within the previous two years; and vii. Meet the requirements of SPRC 2.2 1 Attorneys working toward qualification for a particular category of cases under this standard may associate with lead counsel who is qualified under this standard for that category of cases. 2 SPRC 2 APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL At least two lawyers shall be appointed for the trial and also for the direct appeal. The trial court shall retain responsibility for appointing counsel for trial. The Supreme Court shall appoint counsel for the direct appeal. Notwithstanding RAP 15.2(f) and (h), the Supreme Court will determine all motions to withdraw as counsel on appeal. The defense team in a death penalty case should include, at a minimum, the two attorneys appointed pursuant to SPRC 2, a mitigation specialist, and an investigator. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and other experts and support personnel should be added as needed. B. Adult Felony Cases—Class A. Each attorney representing a defendant accused of a Class A felony as defined in RCW 9A.20.020 shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Either: a. has served two years as a prosecutor; or b. has served two years as a public defender; or two years in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone or with other counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in three felony cases that have been submitted to a jury. C. Adult Felony Cases—Class B Violent Offense. Each attorney representing a defendant accused of a Class B violent offense as defined in RCW 9A.20.020 shall meet the following requirements. i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Either; a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone or with other counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in two Class C felony cases that have been submitted to a jury. D. Adult Sex Offense Cases. Each attorney representing a client in an adult sex offense case shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1 and Section 2(C); and ii. Has been counsel alone of record in an adult or juvenile sex offense case or shall be supervised by or consult with an attorney who has experience representing juveniles or adults in sex offense cases. E. Adult Felony Cases—All Other Class B Felonies, Class C Felonies, Probation or Parole Revocation. Each attorney representing a defendant accused of a Class B felony not defined in A list of attorneys who meet the requirements of proficiency and experience, and who have demonstrated that they are learned in the law of capital punishment by virtue of training or experience, and thus are qualified for appointment in death penalty trials and for appeals will be recruited and maintained by a panel created by the Supreme Court. All counsel for trial and appeal must have demonstrated the proficiency and commitment to quality representation which is appropriate to a capital case. Both counsel at trial must have five years’ experience in the practice of criminal law (and) be familiar with and experienced in the utilization of expert witnesses and evidence, and not be presently serving as appointed counsel in another active trial level death penalty case. One counsel must be, and both may be, qualified for appointment in capital trials on the list, unless circumstances exist such that it is in the defendant’s interest to appoint otherwise qualified counsel learned in the law of capital punishment by virtue of training or experience. The trial court shall make findings of fact if good cause is found for not appointing list counsel. At least one counsel on appeal must have three years’ experience in the field of criminal appellate law and be learned in the law of capital punishment by virtue of training or experience. In appointing counsel on appeal, the Supreme Court will consider the list, but will have the final discretion in the appointment of counsel. Section 2(C) or (D) above or a Class C felony, as defined in RCW 9A.20.020, or involved in a probation or parole revocation hearing shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1, and ii. Either: a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone or with other trial counsel and handled a significant portion of the trial in two criminal cases that have been submitted to a jury; and iv. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first felony trial by a supervisor if available. F. Persistent Offender (Life Without Possibility of Release) Representation. Each attorney acting as lead counsel in a “two strikes” or “three strikes” case in which a conviction will result in a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1;3 and ii. Have at least: a. four years’ criminal trial experience; and b. one year’s experience as a felony defense attorney; and c. experience as lead counsel in at least one Class A felony trial; and d. experience as counsel in cases involving each of the following: 1. Mental health issues; and 2. Sexual offenses, if the current offense or a prior conviction that is one of the predicate cases resulting in the possibility of life in prison without parole is a sex offense; and 3. Expert witnesses; and 4. One year of appellate experience or demonstrated legal writing ability. G. Juvenile Cases—Class A. Each attorney representing a juvenile accused of a Class A felony shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1, and ii. Either: a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or 3 RCW 10.101.060(1)(a)(iii) provides that counties receiving funding from the state Office of Public Defense under that statute must require “attorneys who handle the most serious cases to meet specified qualifications as set forth in the Washington state bar association endorsed standards for public defense services or participate in at least one case consultation per case with office of public defense resource attorneys who are so qualified. The most serious cases include all cases of murder in the first or second degree, persistent offender cases, and class A felonies.” b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice; and iii. Has been trial counsel alone of record in five Class B and C felony trials; and iv. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first juvenile trial by a supervisor, if available. H. Juvenile Cases—Classes B and C. Each attorney representing a juvenile accused of a Class B or C felony shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Either: a. has served one year as a prosecutor; or b. has served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private criminal practice, and iii. Has been trial counsel alone in five misdemeanor cases brought to a final resolution; and iv. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first juvenile trial by a supervisor if available. I. Juvenile Sex Offense Cases. Each attorney representing a client in a juvenile sex offense case shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1 and Section 2(H); and ii. Has been counsel alone of record in an adult or juvenile sex offense case or shall be supervised by or consult with an attorney who has experience representing juveniles or adults in sex offense cases. J. Juvenile Status Offenses Cases. Each attorney representing a client in a “Becca” matter shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1; and ii. Either: a. have represented clients in at least two similar cases under the supervision of a more experienced attorney or completed at least three hours of CLE training specific to “status offense” cases; or b. have participated in at least one consultation per case with a more experienced attorney who is qualified under this section. K. Misdemeanor Cases. Each attorney representing a defendant involved in a matter concerning a simple misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor or condition of confinement, shall meet the requirements as outlined in Section 1. L. Dependency Cases. Each attorney representing a client in a dependency matter shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1; and ii. Attorneys handling termination hearings shall have six months’ dependency experience or have significant experience in handling complex litigation. iii. Attorneys in dependency matters should be familiar with expert services and treatment resources for substance abuse. iv. Attorneys representing children in dependency matters should have knowledge, training, experience, and ability in communicating effectively with children, or have participated in at least one consultation per case either with a state Office of Public Defense resource attorney or other attorney qualified under this section. M. Civil Commitment Cases. Each attorney representing a respondent shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Each staff attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first 90 or 180 day commitment hearing by a supervisor; and iii. Shall not represent a respondent in a 90 or 180 day commitment hearing unless he or she has either: a. served one year as a prosecutor; or b. served one year as a public defender; or one year in a private civil commitment practice, and c. been trial counsel in five civil commitment initial hearings; and iv. Shall not represent a respondent in a jury trial unless he or she has conducted a felony jury trial as lead counsel; or been co-counsel with a more experienced attorney in a 90 or 180 day commitment hearing. N. Sex Offender “Predator” Commitment Cases. Generally, there should be two counsel on each sex offender commitment case. The lead counsel shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Have at least: a. Three years’ criminal trial experience; and b. One year’s experience as a felony defense attorney or one year’s experience as a criminal appeals attorney; and c. Experience as lead counsel in at least one felony trial; and d. Experience as counsel in cases involving each of the following: 1. Mental health issues; and 2. Sexual offenses; and 3. Expert witnesses; and e. Familiarity with the Civil Rules; and f. One year of appellate experience or demonstrated legal writing ability. Other counsel working on a sex offender commitment case should meet the minimum requirements in Section 1 and have either one year’s experience as a public defender or significant experience in the preparation of criminal cases, including legal research and writing and training in trial advocacy. O. Contempt of Court Cases. Each attorney representing a respondent shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. Each attorney shall be accompanied at his or her first three contempt of court hearings by a supervisor or more experienced attorney, or participate in at least one consultation per case with a state Office of Public Defense resource attorney or other attorney qualified in this area of practice. P. Specialty Courts. Each attorney representing a client in a specialty court (e.g., mental health court, drug diversion court, homelessness court) shall meet the following requirements: i. The minimum requirements set forth in Section 1; and ii. The requirements set forth above for representation in the type of practice involved in the specialty court (e.g., felony, misdemeanor, juvenile); and iii. Be familiar with mental health and substance abuse issues and treatment alternatives. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 14.3. Appellate Representation. Each attorney who is counsel for a case on appeal to the Washington Supreme Court or to the Washington Court of Appeals shall meet the following requirements: A. The minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1; and B. Either: i. has filed a brief with the Washington Supreme Court or any Washington Court of Appeals in at least one criminal case within the past two years; or ii. has equivalent appellate experience, including filing appellate briefs in other jurisdictions, at least one year as an appellate court or federal court clerk, extensive trial level briefing, or other comparable work. C. Attorneys with primary responsibility for handling a death penalty appeal shall have at least five years' criminal experience, preferably including at least one homicide trial and at least six appeals from felony convictions, and meet the requirements of SPRC 2. RALJ Misdemeanor Appeals to Superior Court: Each attorney who is counsel alone for a case on appeal to the Superior Court from a court of limited jurisdiction should meet the minimum requirements as outlined in Section 1, and have had significant training or experience in either criminal appeals, criminal motions practice, extensive trial level briefing, clerking for an appellate judge, or assisting a more experienced attorney in preparing and arguing a RALJ appeal. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012.] Standard 14.4. Legal Interns. A. Legal interns must meet the requirements set out in APR 9. B. Legal interns shall receive training pursuant to APR 9, and in offices of more than seven attorneys, an orientation and training program for new attorneys and legal interns should be held. [Adopted effective October 1, 2012. Per Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A-1642 entered on June 5, 2025, Standard 14 is suspended for one year from the date of the Order, or until the Court otherwise orders.] Standards 15-18 [RESERVED] CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE For criminal and juvenile offender cases, and civil commitment proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW, a signed Certification of Compliance with Applicable Standards must be filed by an appointed attorney by separate written certification on a quarterly basis in each court in which the attorney has been appointed as counsel. The certification must be in substantially the following form: SEPARATE CERTIFICATION FORM __________________________ Court of Washington for _______________________________________ [ ] No.: __________________ [ ] Administrative Filing State of Washington_______________________, Plaintiff vs. _______________________________________, Defendant CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTED COUNSEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS REQUIRED BY CrR 3.1 / CrRLJ 3.1 / JuCR 9.2 The undersigned attorney hereby certifies: 1. I am familiar with the Standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Supreme Court which apply to attorneys appointed to represent indigent clients. 2. I file certification forms in each court in which I provide indigent defense representation. 3. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases in this court. 4. I am appointed in other courts to provide indigent defense representation. My practice time in each is approximately as follows: ___ Not Applicable Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ 5. Caseload: I limit the number of cases and mix of case types to the caseload limits required by Standards 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. My caseload is prorated to the percentage of my practice devoted to indigent defense. 6. Qualifications: I meet the minimum basic professional qualifications in the revised WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services. I am familiar with the specific case qualifications in the WSBA Standards for Indigent Defense Services and accept appointment as lead counsel only when I meet the qualifications for that case. 7. Office: I have access to an office that accommodates confidential meetings, a postal address, and adequate telephone and communication services as required by Standard 5.2. 8. Investigators: I have investigators available to me and use investigative services as appropriate, as required by Standard 6.1. _________________________________________ ___________________ Signature, WSBA# Date [Adopted effective October 1, 2012. Amended effective September 1, 2013; September 17, 2013; October 1, 2013; February 1, 2021; October 31, 2023. Per Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A- 1642 entered on June 5, 2025, the provisions of item 6 (“Qualifications”) have been modified during the suspension of Standard 14 of CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, and JuCR 9.2.] 1 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services AGREEMENT FOR CITY OF BREMERTON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES 2026 This Amendment specifically amends the professional services agreement made and entered into by and between the City of Bremerton (“the City”), a Washington municipal corporation and Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC, a Professional Limited Liability Corporation, whose address is 1963 Bethel rd. SE, Port Orchard, Washington, 98366 with the City of Bremerton. WHEREAS, the City solicited legal services via the Public Defense Services Request for Proposal which closed on Dec 1, 2025, and Yelish, Barker, Cunningham, PLLC is the awarded responder to this proposal; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived, the promises and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows: SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS A. Arraignments/Motions to Revoke: Hearing with a public defender for an indigent person(s) where the defendant is formally notified of the charges against them and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest and to address bail and conditions of release. Hearing to address new crimes based on a Motion to revoke and new court compliance requirements. B. Case Assignment: A case assignment is that particular case assigned by the Bremerton Municipal Court upon completion of arraignment or motion to revoke hearing. C. Case Credit: Case credit is a weight case assignment. D. City: City is the City of Bremerton. E. Client: An indigent person who has been assigned to the Public Defender by the Bremerton Municipal Court. F. Completed Case: A completed case involves all necessary legal action from arraignment through the end of jurisdiction. This includes the filing of a notice of appeal upon the client’s request, application to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, and a motion for appointment of appellate counsel but does not include the actual representation on appeal. G. Contract Administrator: City of Bremerton Contract’s Administrator H. Court: Court is the Municipal Court of Bremerton. I. Criminal Case: A case is any one charge or series of related charges under one case number filed against one defendant/respondent. 2 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services J. Criminal Case Disposition: The case assignment remains in effect to the end of jurisdiction of the case and shall include the filing of an appeal, if applicable. K. Discovery: Discovery consists of those reports, letters, memorandums, after-action reports, incidents reports, witness statements, officers' statements, expert witness reports which the City Prosecutor is obligated to provide on a continuing basis under the City or State code and pursuant to the State and Federal Constitutional requirements. L. Legal Service: Legal service is legal representation provided by a licensed attorney and associated paraprofessional staff to an individual client, pursuant to a case assignment or court appointment. The attorney will be required by the Public Defender to satisfy the Code of Professional Responsibility, the law of the State of Washington and the United States in the full discharge of the duties to each individual client under this Agreement. M. Indigent Defendant: An indigent defendant is a person determined indigent by the Court, as being eligible for a court-appointed attorney, pursuant to RCW 10.101. N. Mayor: Mayor is the Mayor of Bremerton or designee. O. Misdemeanor Practice Area: 1. Misdemeanor Case: Any criminal case in accordance with the classification of RCW 9A.20.010 (2) filed by the Bremerton City Attorney or designee in Bremerton Municipal Court . 2. Misdemeanor Appeal: A misdemeanor appeal involves filing the notice of appeal, if necessary, perfecting the record following the filing of the notice of appeal, preparation of the transcript pursuant to Rule 6.3a RALJ, preparing such briefs and memoranda as are required, arguing the case in Superior Court, and handling such paperwork as the Superior Court's decision and orders direct. P. Court Time: Time accounted for being the “attorney of the day” for arraignments and in custody matters that have not been assigned to the Public Defender. SECTION 2: PUBLIC DEFENSE STANDARDS The City adopts the following standards for the delivery of Public Defense Services, pursuant to RCW 10.101.030 and Exhibit A of this agreement: A. Compensation of Counsel: Compensation of counsel shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 4 and 6 of this agreement. B. Duties and Responsibilities of Counsel: The duties and responsibilities of counsel shall be in accordance with this agreement. C. Caseload Limits: Public Defender will accept all caseloads for Bremerton misdemeanor cases, except cases in which there is a conflict of interest, and following six to eight months after the beginning of the term of this Agreement, shall review the case assignments with the City to 3 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services evaluate and establish caseload limits, whether on a weighted basis or not, to meet the new case limit requirements set forth in Exhibit A. Case assignments are anticipated at 1,200 cases per year. D. Responsibility for Expert Witness and Investigator Fees: Responsibility for professional services, expert witness, investigators, social workers, interpreters and language assistance providers: After approval by the Court, professional services fees including: expert witness fees, investigator fees, social service provider fees, language assistance provider fees, and interpreter fees will be paid by the City. E. Attorneys and Staff: The Public Defender shall provide, at a minimum, four (4) full-time attorneys and one full-time paraprofessional staff person to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. F. Supervision: The Public Defender shall provide supervising attorneys at the following standards: one supervisor for every two attorneys. Supervisors shall ensure all new associates have been properly trained and are prepared to appear at the Bremerton Municipal Court and shall appear in court to assist in training of new associates as necessary. A supervising attorney hired after the effective date of this agreement shall have at least three (3) year’s experience in criminal law. G. Standards: The Public Defender shall comply with the most current standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Washington State Supreme Court, and as updated from time to time, most recently updated by order No. 25700-A-1644 and No. 25700-A-1671, attached hereto as Amended Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 3: TERM This Agreement shall commence on the first (1st) day of January 2026 and terminate the thirty- first (31st) day of December 2026 unless extended or terminated earlier pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms is available upon written request from the Public Defender, if submitted sixty (60) days prior to contract expiration. SECTION 4: SCOPE OF WORK A. Purpose: The purpose of this agreement is to provide legal services through effective assistance of counsel to indigent persons. Legal services shall be statutorily and constitutionally based. B. Professional Conduct: 1. The Public Defender shall provide the services of attorneys and staff members in compliance with all of the applicable laws and administrative regulations of the State of Washington, the United States, Bremerton Municipal Code, and the Washington State Rules for Professional Conduct (RPC). 4 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services 2. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to impair or inhibit the exercise of independent, professional judgment by an attorney employed by the Public Defender with respect to any client wherein an attorney-client relationship has been established pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 3. Nothing in this Agreement shall require or permit, without the consent of the client, access to or disclosure of any confidential communication made by a client to any attorney employed by the Public Defender or any such confidential communications made to agents or employees of the Public Defender for such attorney; the advice given by an attorney to a client; or any other statements and materials privileged from disclosure in a court of law. 4. Attorneys and staff employed by the Public Defender shall not solicit or accept any compensation, gifts, gratuities or services from any client. C. Eligible Population: The population served shall be indigent persons legally entitled to appointed legal services in Bremerton Municipal Court, as assigned by the Court. D. Case Assignment: The Public Defender shall accept all case assignments, except for cases in which there is a conflict of interest or other related issue that would prevent the Public Defender from accepting assignment of the case. E. Conflicts: The Public Defender reserves the right to decline to advise or represent any client on the basis of actual legal, ethical, or professional conflict of interest. The Public Defender shall be responsible for checking for conflicts and identifying if a conflict exists. The Public Defender shall have a written policy which explains how they define conflict cases. This policy must be approved by the Contract Administrator. The Public Defender shall perform a conflicts check before any substantial work is done on the case. F. Duties and Responsibilities of the Public Defender: In order to perform its responsibilities under the Agreement, the Public Defender shall have the power and duty to: 1. Hire all Public Defender personnel; 2. Provide fiscal management; establish compensation of personnel; maintain payroll records and provide payments for all personnel including withholding of income taxes, payment of social security taxes, payment of worker compensation and industrial insurance taxes (where applicable), and fringe benefits; 3. Supervise and maintain the quality of staff and services received or performed, and provide internal evaluation sessions as necessary; 4. Suspend, remove, or terminate personnel not adequately performing the duties and responsibilities assigned, engaging in or condoning misconduct, or whose conduct or continued performance of duties is detrimental to the Public Defender program; 5. Accept and represent all cases and clients officially referred by the Court unless withdrawal from such representation is allowed in accordance with provisions as stated above; 5 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services 6. In the event that this Agreement is terminated or not renewed, the Public Defender shall continue to provide services pursuant to this Agreement for three (3) months after the termination date. Public Defender shall not be assigned any new cases, however, Public Defender shall attempt to complete the representation of all clients who have been referred by the Court during the period in which the Agreement is in effect for the compensation received or receivable under the terms of the Agreement, provided that completed representation is not made impossible by a client’s failure to appear. 7. Provide after-hours staffing sufficient to take after-hours phone calls. G. Duties and Responsibilities of Public Defender Attorneys: In order to perform their duties under this Agreement, staff attorneys of the Public Defender shall: 1. Counsel and represent in all ensuing criminal proceedings before appeal those clients who are officially referred by the Court. Such services include but are not limited to: preparation for and representation of the client at the pretrial hearings, trial and at sentencing hearings or any other related proceedings. 2. Appear at all in-custody and arraignment calendars 3. Counsel clients with regard to their rights to appellate review and file any necessary notice for appellate review when requested by a client. 4. Maintain a presence from a licensed attorney at regular, 8 am to 5 pm hours, at the Bremerton Municipal Court. SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE AND QUALIFICATIONS A. Practice Standards and Records 1. The Public Defender shall ensure that all attorneys, paraprofessional staff and supervisors shall maintain contemporaneous records of all legal services provided on a specific case. The records shall provide a factual description of the work done and shall be sufficiently detailed to allow monitoring of legal service activity by the Contract Administrator, subject to any ethical obligations of the Public Defender. 2. Upon closing a case, all attorney, paraprofessional and supervisor files associated with the case shall be cross referenced and accessible as a whole for monitoring by the Contract Administrator, subject to any ethical obligations of the Public Defender. 3. The Public Defender shall establish practice standards to address the following substantive areas of Agreement compliance. The practice standards shall set objective expectations for each position and shall be measurable by objective means. With each practice standard, the Public Defender shall include a procedure for monitoring compliance with the standard. Written practice standards are due to the Contract Administrator annually. Practice standards should address the following areas: a. Attorney practice, including but not limited to; 6 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services i. Lawyer-client relationship, initial case actions, investigation and preparation, preliminary hearings; disposition without trial; trial; post-conviction or fact finding and any other areas of attorney practice deemed appropriate by Public Defender. ii. Attorney use of paraprofessionals and expert service. b. Paraprofessional practice. c. Supervision of attorneys and paraprofessionals. 4. The Public Defender agrees that, within available resources, reasonable efforts will be made by the Public Defender to keep the initial attorney assigned to a client throughout any case in which representation is undertaken. The Public Defender is not prohibited from rotating attorneys or from assigning a single attorney to handle various aspects of legal proceedings for all indigent persons where such method of assignment is the most reasonable method of obtaining effective legal representation for indigent persons. 5. A member of the Public Defender staff shall visit any assigned in-custody criminal defendant and obtain basic contact and other fundamental intake information for a bond hearing within one (1) working day from notification to the Public Defender of the assignment of the case and the in-custody status of the client. This provision applies to clients in custody at any facility within Kitsap County. 6. The Public Defender attorneys shall attempt to make contact with all assigned clients within five (5) working days from a case assignment or no later than the day prior to the first pretrial hearing whichever comes first. 7. The Bremerton City Attorney’s Office or designee is responsible for making a copy of discovery available to the Public Defender. The Public Defender shall request discovery as soon as possible after case assignment but no later than three (3) business days of the assignment, whether initial or subsequent, on any case. The Public Defender shall obtain a copy of discovery at arraignment if available. The Public Defender agrees that discovery may be provided in electronic format. 8. Discovery shall be reviewed within five (5) days after receipt for purposes of determining any conflicts of interest. The Public Defender shall notify the Contract Administrator immediately of any conflict of interest as defined by the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct. The Public Defender shall provide the Contract Administrator with a written explanation stating the basis for the conflict in its notification, in addition to the required oral or written request to withdraw presented to the court. 9. The Public Defender shall establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure that attorney time and other Defender resources funded by this Agreement shall only be used for work which is authorized by this Agreement. 10. The Public Defender shall ensure that a preliminary written response to any written complaints concerning services provided by the employees of the Defender or the Defender itself shall be submitted to the Contract Administrator within three (3) working days of the date the complaint is received by the Public Defender. Written complaints include e-mail 7 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services communications from the Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator shall copy the supervising attorney on any complaints sent to the Public Defender. 11. The Public Defender shall establish policies and procedures for pro-bono work provided by staff of the Public Defender. These policies and procedures shall assure that any such pro bono work is not provided to the exclusion or detriment of legal services that are the subject of this Agreement. 12. The Public Defender or his attorneys shall not provide transportation to any client assigned to the public defender pursuant to this Agreement. B. Minimum Attorney Qualifications: 1. Every attorney providing indigent defense services must be a licensed member of the Washington State Bar and be a member in good standing of the Bar. 2. Every Public Defender attorney shall satisfy the minimum requirements for practicing law in Washington as determined by the Washington Supreme Court; seven (7) hours of each year's required continuing legal education credits shall be in courses relating to criminal law practice or other areas of law in which the Public Defender provides legal services to clients under the terms of this Agreement or as otherwise required by the Washington State Office of Public Defense. The Public Defender will maintain for inspection on its premises records of compliance with this provision. 3. The Public Defender may employ interns pursuant to Admission to Practice Rule (APR) 9. Case assignment to Rule 9 interns shall be limited based on the applicable caseload standards adopted in Section 2 of this Agreement. However, Rule 9 interns may not be used to supplant the services of an attorney assigned by the Public Defender to perform the services of this Agreement. 4. The Public Defender attorneys who supervise the misdemeanor attorneys must have at least three years of criminal defense experience in superior, district or municipal courts in Washington State. 5. Unless prior written approval has been granted by the Contract Administrator, no attorney may provide services under this Agreement if that attorney has been removed from representation in a case for failure to perform basic services necessary to the case or to the client, or in any manner has been found to be ineffective on appeal by either an ethics panel or by an appellate court. C. Evaluations: The Public Defender Supervisor, or his/her designee, shall evaluate the professional performance of Public Defender attorneys and paraprofessional staff annually. Attorney evaluations should include monitoring of time and caseload records, review of case files, quality of case preparation, as well as in-court observation. Paraprofessional evaluations shall be sufficiently comprehensive to assess the quality of the actual work performed. The Contractor shall submit to the City a summary report of the annual attorney performance evaluations. The Contractor shall make 8 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services available to the City its evaluation criteria and evidence evaluations were conducted, although all evaluations are to be confidential between the Contractor's director and the Contractor attorney. SECTION 6: PAYMENT A. Base Compensation. The City shall pay the Public Defender for the services as specified in Section 4, Scope of Work, in the amount not to exceed five hundred-ninety six thousand four- hundred twenty dollars and zero cents ($596,420.00) annually. Payments will be made in equal monthly payments per the price schedule in Exhibit B of this agreement. This rate assumes a cap of 285 misdemeanor cases per full-time attorney unweighted or with case weighting policy with the following weight designations: High misdemeanor equals 1.5 case credits; Low misdemeanor equals 1 case credit; Court time (arraignment or other hearing) equals .33 of a case credit. B. Payments in addition to Base Compensation. In addition to the flat fee compensation, the City will reimburse required attorney training courses up to $2,166 annually per attorney and the City will reimburse Public Defender for associated Attorney’s Bar fees annually per employee. Reimbursement will be provided when an invoice and satisfactory support is received by the City. C. Auxiliary benefits. In addition to the direct monetary compensation the City of Bremerton offers office and parking space for up to four (4) attorneys and one (1) paralegal; Utilities: office technology including in office phone lines and desk phones, internet connectivity; and city network printer access. D. Invoicing and payment issuance. The public defender shall submit regular billing statements detailing work performed and amount charged on each task or portion thereof. The descriptions shall conform to and fall within the categories set out in herein. Upon receipt of a conforming billing statement, the City shall process payment or respond with requested changes within 30 days or reciept of invoice. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, the City reserves the right to prioritize scoped work and accelerate and/or delay work tasks under the time frame set forth herein. Public Defender shall not perform work beyond the Scope of Work, nor shall be compensated for such work, unless the Scope of Work or amount of compensation is modified pursuant to this Agreement. Public Defender shall only be compensated for Auxiliary benefits if requested. If a billing statement does not conform to this Agreement, the City may withhold payment until the statement is brought into compliance. Such withholding does not relieve Public Defender of its obligations under this Agreement. The City will pay the Public Defender by the thirtieth (30) working day of the month following service upon receipt of a conforming invoice and reporting. E. In the event of failure to comply with any items and conditions of this Agreement or to provide in any manner the work or services as agreed to herein, the City reserves the right to withhold any payment until the City is satisfied that corrective action has been taken or completed. This option is in addition to and not in lieu of the City’s right to termination as provided in Section 11 of this Agreement. 9 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services F. Adjustment. By October 31st of the Calendar year the Public Defender and the Contracts Administrator shall review the year-to-date case assignment numbers (including all "court time" counts) and create an estimate of year end numbers. If it appears the estimated annual case load will result in an excess of 1,200 cases (pursuant to Exhibit A and Section 2. E of this agreement), these cases will be offered to the firm of Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC, the Public Defender. If the Public Defender is able to accept additional caseload, they shall notify the Contracts Administrator of the estimated number of cases they can accept. If the Public Defender is unable to accept these cases due to caseload limits, they shall be assigned to another firm. 1. A final year end count will be made of assigned cases, completed by the Contract Administrator in January following the year of service. a. If the final count of assigned cases to the Public Defender is over the standard case load in Exhibit A and Section 2. E of this agreement, or 1,200 cases, a payment will be made to the Public Defender in the amount of $500 per case over the standard. SECTION 7: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Case Management System: The Public Defender will use a case management system that will allow them to file the reports described below. Reporting: The Public Defender will provide the Contract Administrator monthly reports within thirty (30) working days after the close of each calendar month in acceptable format as follows: Report Title Due Date Monthly Court activity reports including attorney assignments and hearings held Monthly (30 working days after the close of each calendar month) Year-end reports, Annual Case assignment review, additional summaries, other reports or documents as requested by the Contract Administrator with reasonable notice Due no later than January 31st following the year of service. These reports must contain: • Case number(s) • Criminal charges filed • Disposition of each charge • Number of court hearings • Number of appeals filed annually • Defendant’s jail custody status prior to sentencing • Bench Trial, Jury Trial, Plea or Dismissal • Attorney(s) name(s) • Date case assigned • Hours spent by attorney 10 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services The City of Bremerton, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any such books, records and documents for inspection, audit and copying. The report is due on or before the thirtieth (30th) working day after the last day of the month of service. Payment may be withheld if reports are not submitted on time. The Public Defender will immediately notify the Contract Administrator in writing when it becomes aware that a complaint lodged with the Bar Association has resulted in reprimand, suspension, or disbarment of an attorney providing services under this Agreement. SECTION 8: ADDRESSES FOR NOTICES AND DELIVERABLE MATERIALS All official notices under this Agreement shall be delivered to the following addresses (or such other address(es) as either party may designate in writing): If to City: City of Bremerton 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 473-5306 If to the Public Defender: Attn: Laura Yelish c/o Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC 1963 Bethel Rd. SE Port Orchard, WA 98366 SECTION 9: OTHER EMPLOYMENT The Public Defender agrees that its legal staff assigned to the Bremerton Municipal Court shall have as their primary employment representation of indigent clients in Bremerton Municipal Court. The Public Defender further agrees that it will abide by all provisions of this Agreement regarding Personal Performance of this Agreement. SECTION 10: CORRECTIVE ACTION If the City believes that a breach of this Agreement has occurred, and if the City believes said breach to warrant corrective action, the following sequential procedure shall apply: A. The City will notify the Public Defender in writing of the nature of the breach; B. The Public Defender shall respond in writing within three (3) working days of its receipt of such notification, which response shall indicate the steps being taken to correct the specified deficiencies, and the proposed completion date for bringing its performance under this the Agreement into compliance, which date shall not be more than ten (10) working days from the date of the Public Defender's response; 11 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services C. The City will notify the Public Defender in writing of the City’s determination as to the sufficiency of the Public Defender's corrective action plan. The determination of the sufficiency of the Public Defender's corrective action plan will be at the sole discretion of the City; however, the City’s determination of the sufficiency of the Public Defender's corrective action plan shall take into consideration the reasonableness of the proposed corrective action, in light of the alleged breach. In all cases where corrective action is determined by the City to be appropriate, the City shall work with the Public Defender to implement the plan; D. In the event that the Public Defender does not respond within the appropriate time with the corrective action plan, or the Public Defender's corrective action plan is determined by the City to be insufficient, the City may commence termination of this Agreement in whole or in part pursuant to Section 11 (B) Termination and Suspension; E. In addition, the City may withhold any payment owed the Public Defender and/or prohibit the Public Defender from incurring additional obligations of funds until the City is satisfied the corrective action has been taken or completed; and F. Nothing herein shall be deemed to affect or waive any rights the parties may have pursuant to Section 11 Termination and Suspension. SECTION 11: TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION A. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon one hundred twenty (120) days prior written notice. B. The City may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part upon ten (10) days' written notice to the Public Defender in the event: 1. The Public Defender substantially breaches any duty, obligation, or service required pursuant to this Agreement; or 2. The duties, obligations, or services herein become impossible, illegal, or not feasible, or 3. The City determines that the Public Defender Services are no longer necessary. Before the City terminates this Agreement pursuant to subsection 11(B), the City shall provide the Public Defender written notice of termination, which notice shall include the reasons for termination and the effective date of termination. The Public Defender shall have the opportunity to submit a written response to the City within (10) working days from the date of the City’s notice. If the Public Defender elects to submit a written response, the Contract Administrator will review the response and make a determination within ten (10) days after receipt of the Public Defender's response. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part pursuant to Subsection B (1) of this Section, the Public Defender shall be liable for damages, including the reasonable costs of the procurement of similar services from another source unless it is determined by the Contract 12 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services Administrator that (i) no default actually occurred, or (ii) the failure to perform was without the Public Defender's control, fault or negligence. C. Otherwise, this Agreement shall terminate on the date specified herein, and shall be subject to extension only by mutual agreement of both parties hereto in writing. D. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by either party of any legal right or remedy for wrongful termination or suspension of the Agreement. E. In the event of termination, suspension, or non-renewal of this Agreement, all cases not required to be completed by the Public Defender shall be returned to the Contract Administrator for reassignment. SECTION 12: DISPUTES (OTHER THAN SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION) The Public Defender shall address questions or claims regarding meaning and intent of the Agreement or arising from this Agreement in writing to the City Clerk, within ten (10) calendar days of the date in which the Public Defender knows or should know of the question or claim. The City will ordinarily respond to the Public Defender in writing with a decision, but absent such written response, the question or claim shall be deemed denied upon the thirtieth day following receipt by the City. SECTION 13: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Public Defender shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, creed, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. SECTION 14. OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS A. General Requirement: The Public Defender, at no expense to the City, shall comply with all applicable laws of the United States and the State of Washington; the Charter and ordinances of The City of Bremerton; and rules, regulations, orders, and directives of their administrative agencies and the officers thereof. Without limiting the generality of this paragraph, the Public Defender shall specifically comply with the following requirements of this section. B. Licenses and Similar Authorizations: The Public Defender, at no expense to the City, shall secure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement all required licenses, permits, and similar legal authorizations, and comply with all requirements thereof. SECTION 15: INDEMNIFICATION The Public Defender does hereby release and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City and its employees and agents harmless from all losses, liabilities, claims (including claims arising under federal, state or local environmental laws), costs (including attorneys’ fees), actions or damages of any sort whatsoever arising out of the Public Defender’s performance of the services 13 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services contemplated by this Contract to the extent attributable to the acts or omissions, misconduct or breach of this Agreement by the Public Defender, its servants, agents, and employees. In furtherance of these obligations, and only with respect to the City, its employees and agents, the Public Defender waives any immunity it may have or limitation on the amount or type of damages imposed under any industrial insurance, worker’s compensation, disability, employee benefit or similar laws. The Public Defender acknowledges that the foregoing waiver of immunity was mutually negotiated and agrees that the indemnification provided for in this section shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. SECTION 16: INSURANCE A. Insurance certification required. The Public Defender must carry the following coverages and limits of liability: (1) Professional Liability (Errors, and Omissions) for attorneys with limits no less than $1,000,000 limit per occurrence/claim; and (2) Workers’ Compensation insurance as statutorily required by the Industrial Insurance Act of the State of Washington, Title 51, Revised Code of Washington and employer's liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 Any payment of deductible or self-insured retention shall be the sole responsibility of the Public Defender. All required policies shall be provided on an “occurrence” basis except professional liability insurance (if required), which may be provided on a “claims-made” basis. The City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of all the required insurance policies and endorsements. The City further reserves the right to reject any unacceptable policies and/or endorsements. The Public Defender's Liability insurance shall contain a clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability. The Public Defender's insurance shall be primary and non-contributory insurance as respects the City and shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the City for claims arising out of any operations, liabilities and obligations to which coverage applies. It shall be an affirmative obligation upon Public Defender to advise the City’s Risk Manager by fax at (360) 473-5161, or by certified mail, return receipt requested to City of Bremerton, Attn: Risk Management, 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 within two days of the cancellation, suspension or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein, and failure to do so shall be construed to be a breach of this Agreement. The City also reserves its unqualified right to require at any time and for any reason, proof of coverage in the form of a duplicate of the insurance policy with all endorsements as evidence of coverage. 14 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services SECTION 17: ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS A. All records required under this Agreement shall be maintained for a period of (6) years after termination hereof unless permission to destroy them is granted by the Office of the Archivist in accordance with RCW Chapter 40.14. B. Willful failure to maintain or produce records or other required documentation during the time for maintenance of records may result in specific, related costs being disallowed. In the event the City has reason to believe that such a failure exists, notice shall be given to the Public Defender and the Public Defender shall respond in writing. The time for notification and response shall be the same as set forth in Section 11 (A). SECTION 18: AUDITS, RECORDS, AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A. The Public Defender must ensure that the City has full access to materials necessary to verify compliance with all terms of this Agreement. At any time, upon reasonable notice during business hours and as often as the City may deem necessary for a period of six (6) years, the Public Defender shall provide to the City right of access to its facilities, including those of any subcontractor, data, and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. Provided that if any such data, records or materials are subject to any privilege or rules of confidentiality the Public Defender must maintain such data in a form or manner to provide same to the City that will not breach such confidentiality or privilege. The Public Defender shall maintain such data and records in an accessible location and condition for a period of not less than six (6) years following the receipt of final payment under this Agreement, unless the City agrees in writing to an earlier disposition. The Public Defender agrees to cooperate with the City or its agent in the evaluation of the Public Defender’s performance under this Agreement and to make available all information reasonably required by any such evaluation process or ongoing reporting requirements established by the City. The results and records of said evaluations and reports shall be maintained and disclosed in accordance with RCW Chapter 42.17. Notwithstanding any of the above provisions of this paragraph, all Constitutional, statutory, and common law rights and privileges of any indigent client are not waived. Provided further that nothing in this section shall require the disclosure of the names of any client represented pursuant to RCW 13.34 et seq, or RCW 71.02 et seq, or RCW 71.05 et seq. B. All such reports as are required under the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted to the City via electronic media (e-mail attachment or diskette) within the time limits for each report. SECTION 19: CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP The relationship of the Public Defender to the City by reason of this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor. This Agreement does not authorize the Public Defender to act as the 15 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services agent or legal representative of the City for any purpose whatsoever and neither the Public Defender nor its employees shall be deemed employees of the City. The Public Defender is not granted any express or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of the City or to bind the City in any manner or thing whatsoever. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Public Defender and the Public Defender’s employees shall in no event be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including, but not limited to overtime, any retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, and injury leave or leave benefits. The Public Defender shall complete this Agreement according to the Public Defender’s own means and methods of work, which shall be in the exclusive charge and control of the Public Defender and which shall not be subject to control or supervision by the City, except such requirements for performance as are specified in this Agreement. The Public Defender agrees that it has secured or will secure at the Public Defender's own expense, all persons, employees, and equipment required to perform the services contemplated/required under this Agreement. SECTION 20: ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING The Public Defender shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement without the City’s written consent, which may be granted or withheld in the City’s sole discretion. Said consent must be sought in writing by the Public Defender not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of any proposed assignment. Any subcontract made by the Public Defender shall incorporate by reference all the terms of this Agreement. The Public Defender shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with the obligations and requirements of the subcontract. The City’s consent to any assignment or subcontract shall not release the Public Defender from liability under this Agreement, or from any obligation to be performed under this Contract, whether occurring before or after such consent, assignment, or subcontract. SECTION 21: INVOLVEMENT OF FORMER CITY EMPLOYEES A. The Public Defender shall promptly notify the City in writing of any person who is expected to perform any of the Work funded by this Agreement and who, during the twelve (12) months immediately prior to the expected commencement date of such work or subcontract, was a City officer or employee. B. The Public Defender shall ensure that no Work or matter related to the Work funded by this Agreement is performed by any person (employee, subcontractor, or otherwise) who: (1) was a City officer or employee within the past twelve (12) months; and (2) as such was officially involved in, participated in, or acted upon any matter related to the Work. SECTION 22: NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Public Defender confirms that the Public Defender does not have a business interest or a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was, is, or will be involved in the Public Defender selection, negotiation, drafting, signing, administration, or evaluating the 16 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services Public Defender's performance. As used in this section, the term "Public Defender" shall include any employee of the Public Defender who was, is, or will be involved in the negotiation, drafting, signing, administration, or performance of the Agreement. As used in this section, the term "close family relationship" refers to the following: spouse or domestic partner; any dependent parent, parent-in-law, child, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law; or any parent, parent-in- law, sibling, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece or nephew residing in the household of a City officer or employee described above. SECTION 23: ERRORS & OMISSIONS; CORRECTION The Public Defender shall be responsible for the professional quality of all services furnished by or on the behalf of the Public Defender under this Agreement. The Public Defender, without additional compensation, shall correct or revise any Public Defender services immediately upon notification by the City. The obligation provided for in this section with respect to any acts or omissions during the term of this Agreement shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. SECTION 24: CONFIDENTIALITY The parties agree that they will not permit the duplication or disclosure of any information designated in advance by the other party as "Confidential and Proprietary" to any person (other than its own employee, agent, or representative who must have such information for the performance of that party’s obligations hereunder) unless such duplication, use or disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by the other party or is required by law. "Confidential and Proprietary” information does not include ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques related to information that, at the time of disclosure, is in the public domain unless the entry of that information into the public domain is a result of any breach of this Agreement. Likewise, "Confidential and Proprietary” information does not apply to information that is independently developed, already possessed without obligation of confidentiality, or rightfully obtained from a third party without an obligation of confidentiality. SECTION 25: EXTRA WORK The City may desire to have the Public Defender perform work or render services in connection with this project other than that expressly provided for in the "Scope of Work" section of this Agreement. This will be considered extra work, supplemental to this Agreement, and shall not proceed unless authorized by an amendment. Any costs incurred due to the performance of extra work prior to execution of an amendment will not be reimbursed under this Agreement or an amendment. SECTION 26: GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Amendments: No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each of the parties hereto. 17 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services B. Binding Agreement: This Agreement shall not be binding until signed by both parties. The provisions, covenants and conditions in this Agreement shall bind the parties, their legal heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns. C. Applicable Law/Venue: This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Kitsap County. D. Remedies Cumulative: Rights under this Agreement are cumulative and nonexclusive of any other remedy at law or in equity. E. Captions: The titles of sections are for convenience only and do not define or limit the contents. F. Severability: If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. G. Waiver: No covenant, term or condition or the breach thereof shall be deemed waived, except by written consent of the party against whom the waiver is claimed, and any waiver of the breach of any covenant, term or condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term or condition. Neither the acceptance by the City of any performance by the Public Defender after the time the same shall have become due nor payment to the Public Defender for any portion of the Work shall constitute a waiver by the City of the breach or default of any covenant, term or condition unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the City, in writing. H. Entire Agreement: This document, along with any exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the Work. No verbal agreement or conversation between any officer, agent, associate or employee of the City and any officer, Public Defender, employee or associate of the Public Defender prior to the execution of this Agreement shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this Agreement. I. Negotiated Agreement: The parties acknowledge that this is a negotiated agreement, that they have had the opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by their respective legal counsel, and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not to be construed against any party on the basis of such party's draftsmanship thereof. J. Political Activity Prohibited: None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directly or indirectly under this Agreement shall be used in the performance of this Agreement for any partisan political activity or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public office. K. Security Access: City shall provide Public Defender three (3) access codes for entry into the court facility after hours, except that the Public Defender shall provide the names of those individuals who will use the access codes. 18 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services L. Parking: City shall provide up to four (4) parking spaces as needed near the Municipal Court for Public Defender Staff. M. Written Notices: All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed below by registered or 1st class mail, or by personal service, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing. Notices to be sent to: Notices to be sent to: CITY: PUBLIC DEFENDER: Attn: City Clerk Attn: Laura Yelish City of Bremerton Yelish, Barker, & Cunningham PLLC 345 6th Street, Suite 100 1963 Bethel Rd. SE Bremerton, WA 98337-1891 Port Orchard, WA 98366 N. Use of Photographs and Images: Public Defender shall not use or distribute photographs or images depicting City officials, personnel, property, or equipment whether prepared by Public Defender or provided by City without prior written consent of the City. The City will not unreasonably withhold its consent. O. Work Performed at Public Defender's Risk: Public Defender shall take all precautions necessary and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and sub-Public Defenders in the performance of the work hereunder and shall utilize all protection necessary for that purpose. All work shall be done at Public Defender's own risk, and Public Defender shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the work. P. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Agreement, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of Consultant shall not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age (40+), sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability. Q. ADA Statement: The City of Bremerton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in programs and activities, which it operates pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ADA Amendments Act. This policy extends to both employment and admission to participation in the programs, services and activities of the City of Bremerton. Reasonable accommodation for employees or applicants for employment will be provided. SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE 19 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the parties have executed this Agreement by having their representatives affix their signatures below. CITY OF BREMERTON YELISH, BARKER & CUNNINGHAM, PLLC GREG WHEELER, MAYOR By: ____________________ Its: Date: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kylie J. Finnell, City Attorney ATTEST: ______________________ Angela Hoover, City Clerk 20 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services EXHIBIT A: WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT INDIGENT DEFENSE STANDARDS CrR 3.1 CURRENT STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE AS ADOPTED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE SUPREME COURT 21 City of Bremerton 2026 Public Defense Services CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE For criminal and juvenile offender cases, and civil commitment proceedings under chapter 71.05 RCW, a signed Certification of Compliance with Applicable Standards must be filed by an appointed attorney by separate written certification on a quarterly basis in each court in which the attorney has been appointed as counsel. The certification must be in substantially the following form: SEPARATE CERTIFICATION FORM Court of Washington for [ ] No.: [ ] Administrative Filing State of Washington , Plaintiff vs. , Defendant CERTIFICATION OF APPOINTED COUNSEL OF COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS REQUIRED BY CrR 3.1/CrRLJ 3.1/JuCR 9.2/ The undersigned attorney hereby certifies: 1. I am familiar with the Standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Supreme Court which apply to attorneys appointed to represent indigent clients. 2. I file certification forms in each court in which I provide indigent defense representation. 3. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases. Approximately _____ % of my total practice time is devoted to indigent defense cases in this court. 4. I am appointed in other courts to provide indigent defense representation. My practice time in each is approximately as follows: ___ Not Applicable Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ Court: __________________ % of total practice: ______ 5. Caseload: I limit the number of cases and mix of case types to the caseload limits required by Standards 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. My caseload is prorated to the percentage of my practice devoted to indigent defense. 6. Qualifications: I meet the minimum basic professional qualifications in Standard 14.1. I am familiar with the specific case qualifications in Standard 14.2 and accept appointment as lead counsel only when I meet the qualifications for that case. 7. Office: I have access to an office that accommodates confidential meetings, a postal address, and adequate telephone and communication services as required by Standard 5.2. 8. Investigators: I have investigators available to me and use investigative services as appropriate, as required by Standard 6.1. Signature, WSBA# Date Bremerton Bid 11/21/2025 1963 Bethel Rd. SE. Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 876-9900 i. Price Schedule 1.1 Proposed Bid 1.1.1 Minimum: 4.00 FTE 1.1.2 Maximum: 4.00 FTE 1.2 Requested Rate 1.2.1 Annual payment: $596,420.00 1.2.2 Monthly payment: $49,701.66 1.3 Attachment A Price Schedule and Fee Supervisor Attorney 2 Attorney 1 Attorney 1 Paralegal Salary 110000 105000 95000 95000 80000 401k 3300 3150 2850 2850 2400 Taxes 6820 6510 5890 5890 4960 Insurance 12600 12600 12600 12600 12600 Bar Dues 2600 Phone 1200 Case management Malpractice Rent + utilities Printer 0 0 0 0 0 Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 Technology 0 0 0 0 0 Total 136520 127260 116340 116340 99960 $596420 Yelish, Barker & Cunningham, PLLC Proposer’s Business Name _______________________________ Signature of Authorized Official Laura E. Yelish Managing Partner *Requesting additional reimbursement for bar dues and malpractice insurance EXHIBIT B: PRICE SCHEDULE Public Defense Services City of Bremerton 2026 AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Finance Presenter: Mike Riley & Missy Gaines Phone: (360) 473-5296 SUMMARY: Each year the City assesses its current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments. Adjustments are recommended for the following reasons: to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, to account for unanticipated/unexpected items, to incorporate 2024 carryover items, and to adjust for previously approved Council motions/resolutions etc. The attached ordinance and supporting documents outline the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. ATTACHMENTS: • Ordinance No.____ amending the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget • Exhibit A – 2025 & 2026 All Funds Revenue & Expenditures • Exhibit B – 2025 & 2026 FTE Summary • Exhibit C - Detailed supporting schedules by fund FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Overall 2025 budget will be $289,717,375 (inclusive of fund balances). STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No.____ of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Years 2025-2026 budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 E8 1 2025 Year-End Budget Amendment ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5503 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Biennial Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517. WHEREAS, the City Council passed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget Ordinance No. 5503 on November 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously amended the Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget by Ordinance No. 5517 on August 6, 2025 to provide for certain programs and actions taken up to that point requiring amendment to the 2025 budget; and WHEREAS, the City Council has previously amended the budget by various motions and resolutions subsequent to August 6, 2025 which require a formal amendment by ordinance; and WHEREAS, several City Departments and Funds are experiencing or anticipate additional expenses due to factors such as costs related to provision of contracted services and changed allocations of staff time; and WHEREAS, several City Departments and Funds require adjustment to revenues to reflect activity in 2025 or timing changes from that which was anticipated in the 2025 budget; and WHEREAS, certain reclassifications of revenues and expenditures are required to properly reflect budget categories in a manner consistent with actuals in accordance with BMC 3.02.010; and WHEREAS, each of these actions has an impact on the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Biennial Budget resulting in the need to amend this Budget document; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 5503 establishing the City of Bremerton’s 2025 Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5517 is hereby amended as follows; 1) regular revenues and unencumbered fund balances of $289,717,375, the total for each fund as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and 2) in accordance with BMC 3.02.010, expenditures and ending fund balances of $289,717,375 as set forth in Exhibit A and authorizing staffing adjustments as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. 2 2025 Year-End Budget Amendment SECTION 2. That the totals for the funds noted in Exhibit A are hereby appropriated for the fiscal year 2025. SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 , 2025 ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this day of , 2025 GREG WHEELER, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk KYLIE FINNELL, City Attorney PUBLISHED the day of , 2025 EFFECTIVE the day of , 2025 ORDINANCE NO. Fund Beg Fund Bal Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergov Revenue Charges for Service Fines and Forfeits Other Revenue 2025 Total Budget General Fund General Government: City Council - - - - 184,161 - - 184,161 Executive - - - - 249,262 - - 249,262 Financial Services - - - - 1,435,257 - - 1,435,257 Legal Department - - - - 764,256 - - 764,256 Human Resources - - - - 387,855 - - 387,855 Community Development - 3,470,500 1,225,750 370,500 672,500 15,000 - 5,754,250 Municipal Court - - - 250,000 139,260 145,250 10,300 544,810 City Auditor - - - - 61,310 - - 61,310 Law Enforcement - - 3,780 246,586 590,500 500 20,000 861,366 Fire/Emergency Medical - 3,000,000 600 1,430,793 625,150 - - 5,056,543 Police & Fire Pension - - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 General Facilities - - - 86,807 216,681 - 896,000 1,199,488 General Parks - - - - 184,200 - 70,000 254,200 Engineering - - 100,000 - 3,247,858 - - 3,347,858 Non-Departmental - 32,974,248 32,000 1,969,642 266,618 500,000 942,000 36,684,508 Beginning Balance 17,664,799 - - - - - - 17,664,799 Total General Fund $ 17,664,799 $ 39,444,748 $ 1,362,130 $ 4,454,328 $ 9,024,868 $ 660,750 $ 1,938,300 $ 74,549,923 Special Revenue Funds: Street 324,388 850,000 - 820,000 113,000 - 1,850,000 3,957,388 Contingency Reserve 2,368,472 - - - - - 60,000 2,428,472 Lodging Tax 869,410 755,000 - - - - 15,000 1,639,410 Parking System 204,400 - - - - 435,500 1,622,500 2,262,400 Comm. Dev. Block Grant 227,518 - - 500,000 5,000 - 95,500 828,018 Abatement Revolving Fund 494,453 - - - - 50,000 110,000 654,453 Police Special Projects 582,583 - - 301,297 - - 225,523 1,109,403 Public Access Television 447,546 - 268,000 - 167,367 - 61,600 944,513 Gift & Donations Fund 245,831 - - - - - 6,000 251,831 Trial Improvement 72,165 - - - - - 3,100 75,265 One Percent for Arts 12,519 - - - - - 10,100 22,619 Conference Center Oper 195,885 - - - 1,323,000 - 460,000 1,978,885 Total Spec. Rev. Funds $ 6,045,170 $ 1,605,000 $ 268,000 $ 1,621,297 $ 1,608,367 $ 485,500 $ 4,519,323 $ 16,152,657 Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO 134,001 900,000 - - - - 1,000 1,035,001 Government Center LTGO 91,048 - - - - - 332,200 423,248 2015 Public Safety Bond 331,994 550,000 - - - - 5,000 886,994 2019 Refunding LTGO 12,539 330,000 - 3,500 - - 196,500 542,539 Total Debt Service Fund $ 569,582 $ 1,780,000 $ - $ 3,500 $ - $ - $ 534,700 $ 2,887,782 Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. 6,672,547 1,300,000 - - - - 275,000 8,247,547 Park Facilities Construction 1,002,402 - - 640,770 - - 1,591,698 3,234,870 Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund - - - - - - - - Transportation Projects Fund 4,558,943 2,126,200 150,000 14,846,597 - - 2,821,083 24,502,823 Fire Public Safety Capital 22,900 - - 379,736 - - 126,579 529,215 Affordable Housing Capital Fund 166,960 - - 1,100,000 - - 400,500 1,667,460 Total Capital Improv. Funds $ 12,423,752 $ 3,426,200 $ 150,000 $ 16,967,103 $ - $ - $ 5,214,860 $ 38,181,915 Total General Gov't Funds $ 36,703,303 $ 46,255,948 $ 1,780,130 $ 23,046,228 $ 10,633,235 $ 1,146,250 $ 12,207,183 $ 131,772,277 Enterprise Funds: Water Utility 2,154,330 - - - 17,110,000 15,000 804,000 20,083,330 Water Capital 22,343,082 - - - 400,000 - 5,760,068 28,503,150 Wastewater Utility 2,524,930 - - - 19,788,000 21,000 244,000 22,577,930 Wastewater Capital 15,324,947 - - 7,800,000 - - 12,700,604 35,825,551 Stormwater Utility 858,842 - - 30,000 6,995,000 6,000 115,000 8,004,842 Stormwater Capital 7,206,192 - - 4,782,678 - - 1,335,000 13,323,870 Utility Debt Reserve 1,867,674 - - - - - 6,000 1,873,674 Gold Mountain Golf Complex 2,987,714 - - - 6,959,066 - 66,000 10,012,780 Total Enterprise Funds $ 55,267,711 $ - $ - $ 12,612,678 $ 51,252,066 $ 42,000 $ 21,030,672 $ 140,205,127 Internal Service Funds: Risk Management 694,573 - - - - - 4,722,120 5,416,693 Self Ins Health 36,652 - - - - - - 36,652 Employment Security 315,925 - - - - - 41,000 356,925 Accumulated Leave Liability 481,010 - - - - - 380,000 861,010 ER&R Operations & Maint 281,747 - - - 2,387,000 - 3,500 2,672,247 ER&R Equipment Reserves 3,032,394 - - - - - 1,646,065 4,678,459 Information Services 627,927 - - 203,571 2,849,187 - 37,300 3,717,985 Total Internal Service Funds $ 5,470,228 $ - $ - $ 203,571 $ 5,236,187 $ - $ 6,829,985 $ 17,739,971 Total Business Type Funds $ 60,737,939 $ - $ - $ 12,816,249 $ 56,488,253 $ 42,000 $ 27,860,657 $ 157,945,098 Total All Funds $ 97,441,242 $ 46,255,948 $ 1,780,130 $ 35,862,477 $ 67,121,488 $ 1,188,250 $ 40,067,840 $ 289,717,375 2025 Recommended Budget - Revenue Summary Fund Personnel Supplies & Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Transfers Ending Fund Balance 2025 Total Budget General Fund General Government: City Council 417,000 31,354 - - - - 448,354 Executive 513,100 93,746 - - - - 606,846 Financial Services 1,468,400 452,245 - - - - 1,920,645 Legal Department 1,787,200 224,513 - - - - 2,011,713 Human Resources 602,500 341,761 - - - - 944,261 Community Development 2,366,400 1,112,183 - - 85,000 -3,563,583 Municipal Court 1,376,149 973,616 - - - - 2,349,765 City Auditor 145,700 5,064 - - - - 150,764 Law Enforcement 14,800,669 2,111,973 - - - - 16,912,642 Fire/Emergency Medical 14,436,325 1,846,089 - - - - 16,282,414 Police & Fire Pension 1,383,752 477,700 - - - - 1,861,452 General Facilities 602,600 1,590,292 -407,000 - - 2,599,892 General Parks 2,692,800 902,802 -- - - 3,595,602 Engineering 4,031,200 350,333 -- - - 4,381,533 Non-Departmental -7,266,434 -- 1,761,579 -9,028,013 Ending Fund Balance -----7,892,443 7,892,443 Total General Fund $46,623,795 $17,780,105 $0 $407,000 $1,846,579 $7,892,443 $74,549,923 Special Revenue Funds: Street 1,988,800 1,677,768 - - 25,000 265,820 3,957,388 Contingency Reserve - - - - -2,428,472 2,428,472 Lodging Tax -583,000 - - 250,000 806,410 1,639,410 Parking System -1,458,680 585,658 - 94,250 123,813 2,262,400 Comm. Dev. Block Grant 154,700 313,838 - - 281,450 78,030 828,018 Abatement Revolving Fund -107,000 - - - 547,453 654,453 Police Special Projects -760,905 - 29,389 -319,109 1,109,403 Public Access Television 506,900 141,927 - 2,163 -293,523 944,513 Gift & Donations Fund - 14,137 - - 25,000 212,694 251,831 Trial Improvement - 38,050 - - - 37,215 75,265 One Percent for Arts - 10,000 - - - 12,619 22,619 Conference Center Oper -1,809,367 -138,000 - 31,518 1,978,885 Total Spec. Rev. Funds $2,650,400 $6,914,672 $585,658 $169,552 $675,700 $5,156,675 $16,152,657 Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO - - 856,525 - - 178,476 1,035,001 Government Center LTGO - - 329,464 - - 93,785 423,248 2015 Public Safety Bond - - 499,500 - - 387,494 886,994 2019 Refunding LTGO - - 536,619 - - 5,920 542,539 Total Debt Service Fund $0 $0 $2,222,108 $0 $0 $665,675 $2,887,782 Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. - - - - 5,176,581 3,070,966 8,247,547 Park Facilities Construction - 30,000 -2,109,770 -1,095,100 3,234,870 Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund - - -- - 0 - Transportation Projects Fund 277,400 1,591,255 -18,497,589 573,000 3,563,579 24,502,823 Fire Public Safety Capital - - - 510,000 - 19,215 529,215 Affordable Housing Capital Fund -1,400,000 - - - 267,460 1,667,460 Total Capital Improv. Funds $277,400 $3,021,255 $0 $21,117,359 $5,749,581 $8,016,320 $38,181,915 Total General Gov't Funds $49,551,595 $27,716,032 $2,807,765 $21,693,911 $8,271,860 $21,731,113 $131,772,277 Enterprise Funds: Water Utility 5,509,900 10,278,952 785,384 -2,600,000 909,094 20,083,330 Water Capital -1,633,617 -9,269,421 -17,600,112 28,503,150 Wastewater Utility 4,511,250 12,493,484 1,941,395 -2,300,000 1,331,801 22,577,930 Wastewater Capital -1,575,000 -18,029,237 60,000 16,161,314 35,825,551 Stormwater Utility 2,114,650 4,128,744 866,025 -785,000 110,423 8,004,842 Stormwater Capital -520,000 -8,209,329 -4,594,541 13,323,870 Utility Debt Reserve -----1,873,674 1,873,674 Gold Mountain Golf Complex 12,000 6,218,618 435,315 665,000 500,000 2,181,847 10,012,780 Total Enterprise Funds $12,147,800 $36,848,415 $4,028,119 $36,172,987 $6,245,000 $44,762,807 $140,205,127 Internal Service Funds: Risk Management 625,000 4,477,118 - - - 314,575 5,416,693 Self Ins Health - - - - - 36,652 36,652 Employment Security 60,000 - - - - 296,925 356,925 Accumulated Leave Liability 630,000 - - - - 231,010 861,010 ER&R Operations & Maint 657,300 1,615,915 - 50,000 -349,032 2,672,247 ER&R Equipment Reserves - 20,934 -2,636,352 -2,021,173 4,678,459 Information Services 1,357,700 1,725,751 -- - 634,534 3,717,985 Total Internal Service Funds $3,330,000 $7,839,718 $0 $2,686,352 $0 $3,883,901 $17,739,971 Total Business Type Funds $15,477,800 $44,688,133 $4,028,119 $38,859,339 $6,245,000 $48,646,707 $157,945,098 Total All Funds $65,029,395 $72,404,165 $6,835,884 $60,553,250 $14,516,860 $70,377,821 $289,717,375 2025 Recommended Budget - Expenditure Summary Fund General Fund General Government: City Council Executive Financial Services Legal Department Human Resources Community Development Municipal Court City Auditor Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Medical Police & Fire Pension General Facilities General Parks Engineering Non-Departmental Beginning Balance Total General Fund Special Revenue Funds: Street Contingency Reserve Lodging Tax Parking System Comm. Dev. Block Grant Abatement Revolving Fund Police Special Projects Public Access Television Gift & Donations Fund Trial Improvement One Percent for Arts Conference Center Oper Total Spec. Rev. Funds Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO Government Center LTGO 2015 Public Safety Bond 2019 Refunding LTGO Total Debt Service Fund Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. Park Facilities Construction Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund Transportation Projects Fund Fire Public Safety Capital Affordable Housing Capital Fund Total Capital Improv. Funds Total General Gov't Funds Enterprise Funds: Water Utility Water Capital Wastewater Utility Wastewater Capital Stormwater Utility Stormwater Capital Utility Debt Reserve Gold Mountain Golf Complex Total Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds: Risk Management Self Ins Health Employment Security Accumulated Leave Liability ER&R Operations & Maint ER&R Equipment Reserves Information Services Total Internal Service Funds Total Business Type Funds Total All Funds Beg Fund Bal Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergov Revenue Charges for Service Fines and Forfeits Other Revenue 2026 Total Budget - - - 184,049 - - 184,049 - - - 249,110 - - 249,110 - - - 1,040,876 - - 1,040,876 - - - 764,436 - - 764,436 - - - 387,631 - - 387,631 3,570,500 1,295,750 -672,500 20,000 -5,558,750 - - 250,000 139,260 145,250 10,300 544,810 - - - 61,276 - - 61,276 -3,780 246,586 290,500 500 20,000 561,366 3,253,363 600 1,500,750 625,150 - - 5,379,863 - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 - - - 194,442 -546,000 740,442 - - - 219,950 -72,000 291,950 -100,000 -3,247,858 -- 3,347,858 35,070,844 32,000 969,642 269,801 500,000 942,000 37,784,287 13,981,154 - - - - - - 13,981,154 $ 13,981,154 $ 41,894,707 $ 1,432,130 $ 3,066,978 $ 8,346,839 $ 665,750 $ 1,590,300 $ 70,977,858 110,879 950,000 -840,000 114,000 -1,580,000 3,594,879 2,428,472 - - - - -60,000 2,488,472 806,410 755,000 - - - - 15,000 1,576,410 187,246 - - - - 435,500 1,638,500 2,261,246 131,330 - - 510,000 5,000 -105,500 751,830 588,192 - - - - 50,000 10,000 648,192 324,506 - - - - -10,000 334,506 293,523 -241,000 -178,593 -98,000 811,116 254,869 -----1,900 256,769 37,215 -----3,100 40,315 12,619 -----10,100 22,719 21,882 --- 1,362,690 -660,000 2,044,572 $ 5,197,143 $ 1,705,000 $ 241,000 $ 1,350,000 $ 1,660,283 $ 485,500 $ 4,192,100 $ 14,831,026 178,476 900,000 - - - - 1,000 1,079,476 93,785 - - - - -332,200 425,985 387,494 - - - - -5,000 392,494 5,920 330,000 -3,500 - - 196,500 535,920 $ 665,675 $ 1,230,000 $ -$ 3,500 $ -$ -$ 534,700 $ 2,433,875 3,603,216 1,200,000 - - - - 275,000 5,078,216 829,282 - - - - -105,000 934,282 - - - - - - - - 3,093,170 2,041,980 150,000 3,824,901 - - 1,554,562 10,664,613 23,984 - - 195,750 - - 65,250 284,984 274,460 - - - - -100,500 374,960 $ 7,824,112 $ 3,241,980 $ 150,000 $ 4,020,651 $ -$ -$ 2,100,312 $ 17,337,055 $ 27,668,084 $ 48,071,687 $ 1,823,130 $ 8,441,129 $ 10,007,122 $ 1,151,250 $ 8,417,412 $ 105,579,814 1,852,084 - - - 18,060,000 15,000 765,000 20,692,084 16,948,748 - - - - -9,950,581 26,899,329 2,019,057 - - - 20,365,950 20,000 308,000 22,713,007 15,543,584 - - - - -16,345,885 31,889,469 674,205 - - 97,000 7,162,900 12,000 110,000 8,056,105 4,870,094 - - 3,960,000 - - 810,000 9,640,094 1,873,674 - - - - -6,000 1,879,674 2,442,041 - - - 7,254,573 -66,000 9,762,614 $ 46,223,488 $ -$ -$ 4,057,000 $ 52,843,423 $ 47,000 $ 28,361,466 $ 131,532,377 314,569 - - - - -5,254,523 5,569,092 36,652 - - - - -- 36,652 296,925 - - - - -42,500 339,425 231,010 - - - - -790,000 1,021,010 284,731 - - - 2,409,000 -5,000 2,698,731 2,051,433 - - - - -1,513,477 3,564,910 644,234 - - - 2,918,685 -37,300 3,600,219 $ 3,859,554 $ -$ -$-$ 5,327,685 $ -$ 7,642,800 $ 16,830,039 $ 50,083,042 $ - $ - $ 4,057,000 $ 58,171,108 $ 47,000 $ 36,004,266 $ 148,362,416 $ 77,751,126 $ 48,071,687 $ 1,823,130 $ 12,498,129 $ 68,178,230 $ 1,198,250 $ 44,421,678 $ 253,942,230 2026 Mid-Biennium Update - Revenue Summary Fund General Fund General Government: City Council Executive Financial Services Legal Department Human Resources Community Development Municipal Court City Auditor Law Enforcement Fire/Emergency Medical Police & Fire Pension General Facilities General Parks Engineering Non-Departmental Ending Fund Balance Total General Fund Special Revenue Funds: Street Contingency Reserve Lodging Tax Parking System Comm. Dev. Block Grant Abatement Revolving Fund Police Special Projects Public Access Television Gift & Donations Fund Trial Improvement One Percent for Arts Conference Center Oper Total Spec. Rev. Funds Debt Service Fund: 2010 UTGO Government Center LTGO 2015 Public Safety Bond 2019 Refunding LTGO Total Debt Service Fund Capital Improvement Funds: General Govt Capital Improv. Park Facilities Construction Residential Street & Sidewalk Fund Transportation Projects Fund Fire Public Safety Capital Affordable Housing Capital Fund Total Capital Improv. Funds Total General Gov't Funds Enterprise Funds: Water Utility Water Capital Wastewater Utility Wastewater Capital Stormwater Utility Stormwater Capital Utility Debt Reserve Gold Mountain Golf Complex Total Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds: Risk Management Self Ins Health Employment Security Accumulated Leave Liability ER&R Operations & Maint ER&R Equipment Reserves Information Services Total Internal Service Funds Total Business Type Funds Total All Funds Personnel Supplies & Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Transfers Ending Fund Balance 2026 Total Budget 401,600 38,873 - - - - 440,473 490,600 93,769 - - - - 584,369 1,416,600 355,761 - - - - 1,772,361 1,831,900 231,095 - - - - 2,062,995 624,400 341,790 - - - - 966,190 2,434,500 536,788 - - 95,000 -3,066,288 1,274,000 696,671 - - - - 1,970,671 148,600 5,071 - - - - 153,671 14,616,400 2,374,889 - - - - 16,991,289 16,549,900 1,702,518 - - - - 18,252,418 1,286,050 477,700 - - - - 1,763,750 532,500 1,288,332 -268,000 - - 2,088,832 2,712,200 924,646 -- - - 3,636,846 4,009,600 315,186 -- - - 4,324,786 (3,000,000) 6,402,495 -- 1,250,250 -4,652,745 - - -- -8,250,174 8,250,174 $45,328,850 $15,785,584 $0 $268,000 $1,345,250 $8,250,174 70,977,858 1,759,800 1,727,746 - - - 107,332 3,594,879 - - - - -2,488,472 2,488,472 -550,000 - - 250,000 776,410 1,576,410 -1,439,198 587,708 45,000 94,250 95,091 2,261,246 184,630 313,845 - - 250,000 3,355 751,830 -106,500 - - - 541,692 648,192 -205,625 - - - 128,881 334,506 554,400 209,788 - - - 46,928 811,116 - 2,500 - - - 254,269 256,769 - 37,000 - - - 3,315 40,315 - - - 10,000 - 12,719 22,719 -1,786,015 - 93,000 - 165,557 2,044,572 $2,498,830 $6,378,217 $587,708 $148,000 $594,250 $4,624,021 $14,831,026 - - 855,925 - - 223,551 1,079,476 - - 332,264 - - 93,722 425,985 - - - - - 392,494 392,494 - - 523,937 - - 11,983 535,920 $0 $0 $1,712,126 $0 $0 $721,750 $2,433,875 - - - - 2,583,312 2,494,904 5,078,216 - - - 100,000 - 834,282 934,282 - - - - - 0 - 275,000 1,335,000 -7,547,100 553,000 954,513 10,664,613 - - - 261,000 - 23,984 284,984 -100,000 -- - 274,960 374,960 $275,000 $1,435,000 $0 $7,908,100 $3,136,312 $4,582,643 $17,337,055 $48,102,680 $23,598,801 $2,299,833 $8,324,100 $5,075,812 $18,178,588 $105,579,814 5,680,500 10,545,094 1,181,103 -1,450,000 1,835,387 20,692,084 -1,890,000 -7,518,559 -17,490,770 26,899,329 4,583,600 12,734,800 2,157,564 -1,100,000 2,137,043 22,713,007 -1,100,000 -15,143,030 160,000 15,486,439 31,889,469 1,966,400 4,271,706 840,630 -280,000 697,368 8,056,105 -825,000 -5,142,495 -3,672,599 9,640,094 -- -- -1,879,674 1,879,674 12,000 6,360,988 432,190 592,500 -2,364,936 9,762,614 $12,242,500 $37,727,588 $4,611,487 $28,396,584 $2,990,000 $45,564,218 $131,532,377 625,000 4,634,625 - - - 309,467 5,569,092 - - - - - 36,652 36,652 45,000 - - - - 294,425 339,425 630,000 - - - - 391,010 1,021,010 728,400 1,663,188 - 20,000 - 287,143 2,698,731 - 5,934 -1,514,000 -2,044,976 3,564,910 1,393,700 1,850,971 -- - 355,548 3,600,219 $3,422,100 $8,154,718 $0 $1,534,000 $0 $3,719,221 $16,830,039 $15,664,600 $45,882,306 $4,611,487 $29,930,584 $2,990,000 $49,283,438 $148,362,416 $63,767,280 $69,481,108 $6,911,320 $38,254,684 $8,065,812 $67,462,026 $253,942,230 2026 Mid-Biennium Update - Expenditure Summary Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 City Council City Council 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 Legislative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Council/Auditor Assistant 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 Total City Council 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 Executive Mayor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Manager - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Executive Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Economic Development Manager - - - - - - - - - Part-Time Seasonal - - - - - - - - - Total Executive 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Financial Services Director of Financial Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Director of Financial Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 City Clerk 1.00 - - - - - - - - Budget Manager - - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 Budget Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - Contracts Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accountant - Financial Analyst 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Accountant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Payroll Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accounting Assistant Sr. - - - - - - - - - Accounts Payable Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accounting Assistant II - - - - - - - - - Office Assistant Sr. - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - - Part-Time Clerical 0.40 - - - - - - - - Total Financial Services 11.40 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Human Resources Human Resources Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Human Resources Analyst II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Human Resources Analyst I 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Clerical 0.20 - - - - - - - - Total Human Resources 3.20 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Legal City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Attorney III 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Attorney II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Attorney I - - - - - - - - - City Prosecutor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Prosecutor II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 City Clerk - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Risk Management Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant II - Civil 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant II - Prosecution 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant I - Civil - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Legal Assistant I - Prosecution - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Clerical 0.50 1.40 1.53 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.50 0.50 0.50 Total Legal 8.50 10.40 10.53 11.90 11.90 11.90 11.50 11.50 11.50 Municipal Court Municipal Court Judge 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Court Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Court Administrator - - - - 1.00 1.00 - - - Probation Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Therapeutic Court Coordinator - - - - - - - - - Service Support Specialist - - - - - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Legal Technician Sr. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Legal Technician II - - - - 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Legal Technician 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Regular - - - - - 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 Total Municipal Court 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.09 9.09 9.09 9.09 Community Development Director of Community Development 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Planning Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Building Official 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Planner 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Code Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Code Enforcement Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - Community Development Project Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Tax & License Specialist Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Tax & License Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Planner II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Planner I - - - - - - - - - Building Insp./Plans Examiner II 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Building Insp./Plans Examiner I 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Permit Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Total Community Development 15.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Police Department Police Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Captain 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Police Lieutenant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Police Sergeant 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 Police Corporal 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 Police Officer 37.00 37.00 37.00 37.00 42.00 42.00 41.00 41.00 41.00 Warrant Officer 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Police Records Specialist Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Records Specialist Lead - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Records Specialist II 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant Sr. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Evidence Property Control Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - Evidence/Crime Scene Technician - - - - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Crime Scene Lead Evidence Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - Crime Scene Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Community Resource Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Behavioral Health Navigator - - - 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Regular 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 0.76 Total Police Department 73.26 73.26 73.26 76.26 82.76 81.76 81.76 81.76 81.76 Fire Department Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Battalion Chief 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 Battalion Chief Training 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - Fire Captain 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 Fire Captain - Deputy Fire Marshal 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Fire Captain - Medical Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Firefighter/Fire Prevention 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Fire Lieutenant 9.00 9.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Firefighter 17.00 20.00 21.00 21.00 23.00 23.00 22.00 24.00 23.00 Firefighter/SCBA 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Firefighter/Equipment Maintenance 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Paramedic/Firefighter 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 17.00 20.00 20.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Fire Department 60.00 63.00 66.00 66.00 69.00 69.00 69.00 74.00 74.00 City Auditor City Auditor 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Council/Auditor Assistant 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Total City Auditor 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Parks & Recreation Director of Parks & Recreation 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Preservation & Development Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Operations Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Athletics/Recreation Manager - - - - - - - - - Parks Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 - - - - - - - - Office Assistant Senior - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Parks Service Specialist Lead - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Service Specialist, Sr. 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Parks Service Specialist 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Laborer - Parks 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Recreation Program Coordinator III 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Recreation Program Coordinator II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks Maintenance Part-Time & Seasonal Labor3.62 3.62 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.26 3.26 3.26 3.26 Parks & Recreation Part-Time & Seasonal Labor1.95 1.85 2.19 2.19 2.19 2.02 2.02 2.02 2.02 Total Parks & Recreation 24.57 24.47 24.99 24.99 24.99 25.28 25.28 25.28 25.28 Engineering City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Transportation 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Trans Cap Program - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Utilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Managing Engineer - Development - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Manager - - 2.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Engineering Project Assistant 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Civil Engineer III 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Civil Engineer II 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Civil Engineer I - - - - - - - - - Engineering Technician Sr. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Engineering Technician III 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Engineering Technician IV 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 Permit Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 NPDES Stormwater Permit Coordinator - - - - - - - - - Environmental Technician - - - - - - - - - Part-Time Seasonal 0.47 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 Total Engineering 17.47 17.69 19.69 22.69 23.69 25.69 25.69 25.69 25.69 Non-Departmental Economic Development Manager - - - - - - - - - Total Non-Departmental - - - - - - - - - Total General Fund 232.80 237.22 243.87 252.24 262.94 266.32 265.92 270.92 270.92 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Parking Parking Manager - - - - - - - - - Total Parking - - - - - - - - - Community Development Block Grant Community Development Programs Administrator1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Community Development Block Grant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 BKAT Public Access Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Production Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Video Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Regular 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 Total BKAT 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 4.98 Street Department Public Works Operations Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Street Service Specialist Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Electronics Technician - - - - - - - - - Journey Level Electrician - - - - - - - - - Lead Street Service Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Street Service Specialist Sr. 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Street Service Specialist 6.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Sign Shop Service Specialist Sr. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Seasonal 1.36 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.78 Total Street Department 12.36 14.98 14.98 14.98 14.98 14.78 14.78 14.78 14.78 Residential Street and Sidewalk Fund Street Service Specialist - - - - - - - - - Total Residential Street - - - - - - - - - Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Public Works & Utility Administration Director of Public Works & Utilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administration Division Manager - - - - - - - - - Public Works and Utility Financial Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Project Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Manager 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - - Asset Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Asset Technician - - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 Utility Accounts Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Accounting Assistant Senior 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Accounting Assistant III 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Accounting Assistant II - - - - - - - - - Customer Service Representative 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant Senior Spec. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - Office Assistant Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Regular - - - - - - - Total Utility Administration 13.00 13.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 16.00 Utility Operations Water Resources Water Utilities Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Resources Operations Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Operator Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Operator Senior 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Water Operator 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Utility Instrumentation & Controls Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Environmental Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Part-Time Seasonal - - - - - - - 1.00 0.50 Total Water Resources 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.50 Stormwater Stormwater Program Manager - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 NPDES Stormwater Permit Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - Environmental Technician - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part-Time Seasonal 0.39 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 Total Stormwater 1.39 1.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Wastewater Wastewater Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Operations Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Operator I 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 WWTP Operator II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 WWTP Operator Trainee 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Industrial Mechanic Lead - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Industrial Mechanic 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 WWTP Industrial Mechanic Trainee 1.00 - - - - - - - - WWTP Instrumentation & Control Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Journey Level Electrician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Laboratory Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WWTP Computerized Maint. Mgmt. Sys. Tech.1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Accounting Assistant Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Laborer - Utilities 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 Part-Time Seasonal - - - - - - - Total Wastewater 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 Utilities Operations & Compliance Utilities Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Distribution Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Works Customer Responder - - - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 Lead Utilities Service Specialist 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Utilities Service Specialist Senior 12.00 12.00 12.00 9.00 8.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Utilities Service Specialist 13.00 13.00 13.00 10.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 Utilities Service Specialist-Compliance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Sewer/Storm Collection Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Utilities Compliance Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Journey Level Electrician 3.00 3.00 3.00 - - - - - - Lead Facilities Service Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - Electronics Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - Facilities/Inventory Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - - Laborer - Utilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Temporary Part-Time Seasonal 3.94 4.32 4.32 3.32 1.82 0.50 1.50 0.50 0.50 Total Utilities Operations & Compliance 43.94 44.32 44.32 31.32 29.82 30.50 31.50 30.50 30.50 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Internal Services Internal Services Manager - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Utilities Service Specialist Senior - - - 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Utilities Service Specialist - - - 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Lead Facilities Service Specialist - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities/Inventory Supervisor - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Building Monitor - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities Building Senior Specialist - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Laborer - Utilities - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Office Assistant Senior - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Temporary Part-Time Seasonal - - - 2.45 1.45 1.45 1.85 1.85 2.00 Total Internal Services - - - 11.45 13.45 13.45 13.85 13.85 14.00 Electronics Electronics Supervisor - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Journey Level Electrician - - - 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Electronics Technician - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Electronics - - - 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Forestry Forestry Manager - - - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Forestry Service Specialist Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Forestry Service Specialist Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Forestry Service Specialist - - 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Forest Service Specialist Lead 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - Part-Time Seasonal 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.68 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Total Forestry 3.68 3.68 4.68 4.68 4.68 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 Total Public Works & Utility Operations 106.37 109.48 112.48 114.93 115.43 116.73 118.13 119.63 119.28 With streets removed 94.01 94.50 97.50 99.95 100.45 101.95 103.35 104.85 104.50 Equipment Maintenance Automotive Equipment Technician Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Automotive Equipment Technician 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Automotive Technician Assistant 1.00 - - - - - - - - Part-Time Seasonal 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Total Equipment Maintenance 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 Function/Department 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Information Technology Information Technology Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 IT Systems Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 GIS/Aplication Development Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 IT Program Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Systems Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 PC Technician - - - - - - - - - IT Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Technology Communications Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total Information Technology 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 Total Employees 356.35 363.88 373.53 384.35 395.55 402.23 403.23 409.73 409.38 FTE Per 1,000 Population 8.80 8.96 9.00 9.21 9.29 8.89 9.03 9.02 -- City Population 40,500 40,630 41,500 41,750 42,560 45,220 44,640 45,429 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 SUMMARY NET ADJUSTMENTS ALL FUNDS For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2025 Budget as Adopted by Fund No. Ord No. 5503 and Amended by Ord No. 5517 Net Adjustments Proposed 2025 Year End Budget 001 General Fund City Council 448,354$ -$ 448,354$ Executive 606,846 - 606,846 Financial Services 1,920,645 - 1,920,645 Legal 2,011,713 - 2,011,713 Human Resources 944,261 - 944,261 Community Development 3,430,583 133,000 3,563,583 Municipal Court 2,152,765 197,000 2,349,765 City Auditor 149,264 1,500 150,764 Law Enforcement 16,777,744 134,899 16,912,643 Fire/Emergency Services 16,032,414 250,000 16,282,414 Police/Fire Pension 1,780,291 81,161 1,861,452 General Facilities 2,599,892 - 2,599,892 Parks & Recreation 3,545,602 50,000 3,595,602 Engineering 4,381,533 - 4,381,533 Non-Department 7,846,359 1,181,654 9,028,013 Ending Fund Balance 9,219,657 (1,327,214) 7,892,443 Total General Fund 73,847,923$ 702,000$ 74,549,923$ 101 Arterial Street - - - 102 Street 3,927,388 30,000 3,957,388 103 Contingency Reserve 2,428,472 - 2,428,472 104 Lodging Tax 1,639,410 - 1,639,410 105 Parking System 2,262,400 - 2,262,400 106 Community Dev. Block Grant 828,018 - 828,018 108 Abatement Revolving 654,453 - 654,453 110 Police Special Projects 592,583 516,820 1,109,403 113 Public Access Television 944,513 - 944,513 114 Gift & Donation Fund 251,831 - 251,831 116 Trial Improvement 75,265 - 75,265 117 One Percent For Arts 22,619 - 22,619 120 Conference Center Operating 1,978,884 - 1,978,884 203 2010 LTGO - - - 204 2010 UTGO/LTGO (B)1,035,001 - 1,035,001 205 Government Center LTGO 423,248 - 423,248 206 2015 Public Safety Bond 886,994 - 886,994 207 2019 Refunding LTGO 542,539 - 542,539 308 General Gov't Capital Improvement 8,147,547 100,000 8,247,547 310 Park Facilities Construction 3,302,870 (68,000) 3,234,870 314 Residential Street Capital - - - 315 Transportation Capital Projects 24,351,823 151,000 24,502,823 316 Fire Public Safety 22,900 506,315 529,215 318 Affordable Housing 1,667,460 - 1,667,460 401 Water Utility 31,983,238 (11,899,908) 20,083,330 404 Water Capital 15,590,150 12,913,000 28,503,150 407 Golf Mountain Golf 10,012,780 - 10,012,780 451 Wastewater Utility 31,751,236 (9,173,306) 22,577,930 454 Wastewater Capital 26,051,953 9,773,598 35,825,551 481 Stormwater Utility 9,749,011 (1,744,169) 8,004,842 484 Stormwater Capital 10,969,703 2,354,167 13,323,870 499 Utility Debt Reserve 1,873,674 - 1,873,674 503 Risk Management 5,416,693 - 5,416,693 504 Self Insurance Health and Welfare Reserve 36,652 - 36,652 506 Employment Security 356,925 - 356,925 507 Accumulated Leave Liability 861,010 - 861,010 509 ER&R - Operations & Maintenance 2,672,247 - 2,672,247 510 ER&R - Reserves 4,588,459 90,000 4,678,459 511 Information Services 3,717,985 - 3,717,985 Total All funds 285,465,855$ 4,251,518$ 289,717,373$ CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ 12,275,000 $ 12,275,000 $ - Retail Sales 13,410,000 13,410,000 - Other 13,759,748 13,759,748 - Licenses and Permits 1,362,130 1,362,130 - Intergovernmental 4,221,328 4,454,328 233,000 Charges for Services 8,555,868 9,024,868 469,000 Fines and Forfeitures 660,750 660,750 - Miscellaneous 1,198,300 1,198,300 - Transfers In & Other Financing 740,000 740,000 - Total Revenues 56,183,124 56,885,124 702,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 45,845,135 46,623,796 778,661 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 16,606,131 17,780,105 1,173,974 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 457,000 407,000 (50,000) Transfers Out 1,720,000 1,846,579 126,579 Total Expenditures 64,628,266 66,657,480 2,029,214 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (8,445,142) (9,772,356) (1,327,214) Fund Balances-beginning 17,664,799 17,664,799 - Fund Balances-ending $9,219,657 $7,892,443 $(1,327,214) GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT City Council $ 448,354 $ 448,354 $ - Executive 606,846 606,846 - Financial Services 1,920,645 1,920,645 - Legal Department 2,011,713 2,011,713 - Human Resources 944,261 944,261 - Community Development 3,430,583 3,563,583 133,000 Municipal Court 2,152,765 2,349,765 197,000 City Auditor 149,264 150,764 1,500 Police Department 16,777,744 16,912,643 134,899 Fire Department 16,032,414 16,282,414 250,000 Police & Fire Pension 1,780,291 1,861,452 81,161 General Facilities 2,599,892 2,599,892 - Parks & Recreation 3,545,602 3,595,602 50,000 Engineering 4,381,533 4,381,533 - Non-Departmental 7,846,359 9,028,013 1,181,654 Total Expenditures $64,628,266 $66,657,480 $2,029,214 FUND 001 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Contract - CDBG Management Fees 469,000 Technical Correction - Chip Grant Revenue 233,000 Technical Correction - Chip Grant Expenditures (233,000) CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (51,500) CBA Contract Increases - Police (431,161) Contract - Point & Pay (53,500) Technical Correction - Move to Fund 110 165,101 Technical Correction - Capital not in CIP - Removed 50,000 CBA Contract Increases - Fire 2025 EOY Impact (250,000) Contract - Kitsap County Jail Increases (1,001,575) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Municipal Court - Judge Pro-Tem Contract (97,000) Municipal Court - Public Defender Contract (100,000) Community Development - Reduction 100,000 Non-Departmental - Transfer to Fire Capital (126,579) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (1,327,214) Per the City's Financial Goals and Policies, the target ending fund balance is 8.5% of annual expenditures excluding capital. The target fund balance for the 2025 budget, as amended, is $5,631,291. The estimated ending fund balance after the proposed amendments is $7,892,443, which is higher than the target amount by $2,261,152. The 2025 budget as shown above, includes an ending fund balance which subceeds the target, and is decreased from the previously adopted budget by $1,327,214. The financial planning goal is to maintain an ending fund balance recommended by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of 16.67%, or $11,043,955. The proposed budget with amendments would require an additional $3,151,512 in budgetary revenues or reductions in expenditures. FUND 001 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE STREET FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other 850,000 850,000 - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental (fuel tax) 820,000 820,000 - Charges for Services 113,000 113,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 7,000 7,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 1,813,000 1,843,000 30,000 Total Revenues 3,603,000 3,633,000 30,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 1,828,800 1,988,800 160,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,702,768 1,677,768 (25,000) Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - 25,000 25,000 Total Expenditures 3,531,568 3,691,568 160,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 71,432 (58,568) (130,000) Fund Balances-beginning 324,388 324,388 - Fund Balances-ending $395,820 $265,820 $(130,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (160,000) Technical Correction - Transfer out to Fund 315 25,000 Technical Correction - Reduction of expenditures for transfer (25,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 315 30,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (130,000) FUND 102 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous - - - Transfers-in & Other Revenue 60,000 60,000 - Total Revenues 60,000 60,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures - - - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 60,000 60,000 - Fund Balances-beginning 2,368,472 2,368,472 - Fund Balances-ending $2,428,472 $2,428,472 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 103 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE LODGING TAX FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other (hotel/motel tax) 755,000 755,000 - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 15,000 15,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 770,000 770,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 583,000 583,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 250,000 250,000 - Total Expenditures 833,000 833,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (63,000) (63,000) - Fund Balances-beginning 869,410 869,410 - Fund Balances-ending $806,410 $806,410 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 104 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE PARKING SYSTEM FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures 435,500 435,500 - Miscellaneous 1,620,500 1,620,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 2,000 2,000 - Total Revenues 2,058,000 2,058,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,386,680 1,458,680 72,000 Debt Service 585,658 585,658 - Capital Outlay 72,000 - (72,000) Transfers Out 94,250 94,250 - Total Expenditures 2,138,588 2,138,588 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (80,588) (80,588) - Fund Balances-beginning 204,400 204,400 - Fund Balances-ending $123,812 $123,812 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $- FUND 105 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 500,000 500,000 - Charges for Services 5,000 5,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 10,500 10,500 - Transfers in 85,000 85,000 - Total Revenues 600,500 600,500 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 153,700 154,700 1,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 313,838 313,838 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 249,450 281,450 32,000 Total Expenditures 716,988 749,988 33,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (116,488) (149,488) (33,000) Fund Balances-beginning 227,518 227,518 - Fund Balances-ending $111,030 $78,030 $(33,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (1,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 310 (32,000) Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ (33,000) FUND 106 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ABATEMENT REVOLVING FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures 50,000 50,000 - Miscellaneous 10,000 10,000 - Transfers in 100,000 100,000 - Total Revenues 160,000 160,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 107,000 107,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 107,000 107,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 53,000 53,000 - Fund Balances-beginning 494,453 494,453 - Fund Balances-ending $547,453 $547,453 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 108 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE POLICE SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - 301,297 301,297 Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 10,000 225,523 215,523 Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 10,000 526,820 516,820 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 505,625 760,905 255,280 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - 29,389 29,389 Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 505,625 790,294 284,669 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (495,625) (263,474) 232,151 Fund Balances-beginning 582,583 582,583 - Fund Balances-ending $86,958 $319,109 $232,151 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Technical Correction - Move from General Fund (165,101) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Federal Equitable Sharing - Revenue 301,297 Confiscations - Revenue 215,523 Modifications for K9 Vehicle (29,389) Charges related to K9 (90,179) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 232,151 FUND 110 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION OPERATIONS FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other (city PEG fees) - - - Licenses and Permits 268,000 268,000 - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 167,367 167,367 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 61,600 61,600 - Transfers in & Other - - - Total Revenues 496,967 496,967 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 506,900 506,900 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 141,927 141,927 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 2,163 2,163 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 650,990 650,990 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (154,023) (154,023) - Fund Balances-beginning 447,546 447,546 - Fund Balances-ending $293,523 $293,523 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 113 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GIFT AND DONATION FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 6,000 6,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 6,000 6,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 14,137 14,137 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 14,137 14,137 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (8,137) (8,137) - Fund Balances-beginning 245,831 245,831 - Fund Balances-ending $237,694 $237,694 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 114 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TRIAL IMPROVEMENT FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 3,100 3,100 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 3,100 3,100 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 38,050 38,050 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 38,050 38,050 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (34,950) (34,950) - Fund Balances-beginning 72,165 72,165 - Fund Balances-ending $37,215 $37,215 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 116 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ONE PERCENT FOR ARTS FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 100 100 - Transfers in 10,000 10,000 - Total Revenues 10,100 10,100 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 10,000 10,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 10,000 10,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 100 100 - Fund Balances-beginning 12,519 12,519 - Fund Balances-ending $12,619 $12,619 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 117 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE CONFERENCE CENTER OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 1,323,000 1,323,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 10,000 10,000 - Transfers In & Other Revenue 450,000 450,000 - Total Revenues 1,783,000 1,783,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,809,367 1,809,367 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 138,000 138,000 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 1,947,367 1,947,367 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (164,367) (164,367) - Fund Balances-beginning 195,885 195,885 - Fund Balances-ending $31,517 $31,517 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ - FUND 120 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 2010 UTGO/LTGO (B) For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 1,000 1,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 901,000 901,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 856,525 856,525 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 856,525 856,525 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 44,475 44,475 - Fund Balances-beginning 134,001 134,001 - Fund Balances-ending $178,476 $178,476 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 204 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOVERNMENT CENTER LTGO For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 1,200 1,200 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 331,000 331,000 - Total Revenues 332,200 332,200 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 329,113 329,464 351 Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 329,113 329,464 351 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 3,087 2,736 (351) Fund Balances-beginning 91,048 91,048 - Fund Balances-ending $94,135 $93,784 $(351) Budget Adjustments: Technical Correction - Service costs associated with debt (351) Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (351) FUND 205 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY BOND FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ 550,000 $ 550,000 $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 5,000 5,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 555,000 555,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 499,500 499,500 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 499,500 499,500 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 55,500 55,500 - Fund Balances-beginning 331,994 331,994 - Fund Balances-ending $ 387,494 $ 387,494 $ - Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 206 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 2019 REFUNDING LTGO For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales 330,000 330,000 - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 3,500 3,500 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 1,500 1,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 195,000 195,000 - Total Revenues 530,000 530,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service 536,619 536,619 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 536,619 536,619 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (6,619) (6,619) - Fund Balances-beginning 12,539 12,539 - Fund Balances-ending $ 5,920 $ 5,920 $ - Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $- FUND 207 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other (Real Estate Excise Taxes) 1,300,000 1,300,000 - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 275,000 275,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 1,575,000 1,575,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 5,176,581 5,176,581 - Total Expenditures 5,176,581 5,176,581 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (3,601,581) (3,601,581) - Fund Balances-beginning 6,672,547 6,672,547 - Fund Balances-ending $ 3,070,966 $ 3,070,966 $ - Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ - FUND 308 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE PARK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 640,770 640,770 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 21,500 21,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 1,538,198 1,570,198 32,000 Total Revenues 2,200,468 2,232,468 32,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - 30,000 30,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 2,139,770 2,109,770 (30,000) Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 2,139,770 2,139,770 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances 60,698 92,698 32,000 Fund Balances-beginning 1,002,402 1,002,402 - Fund Balances-ending $1,063,100 $1,095,100 $32,000 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 106 32,000 Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ 32,000 FUND 310 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other 2,126,200 2,126,200 - Licenses and Permits 150,000 150,000 - Intergovernmental 14,846,597 14,846,597 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous - - - Transfers in 2,796,083 2,821,083 25,000 Total Revenues 19,918,880 19,943,880 25,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 275,000 275,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,568,655 1,593,655 25,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 18,497,589 18,497,589 - Transfers Out 543,000 573,000 30,000 Total Expenditures 20,884,244 20,939,244 55,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances (965,364) (995,364) (30,000) Fund Balances-beginning 4,558,943 4,558,943 - Fund Balances-ending $3,593,579 $3,563,579 $(30,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Technical Correction - Transfer in from Fund 102 25,000 Technical Correction - Use of transfer for street pole (25,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - from Fund 102 (30,000) Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ (30,000) FUND 315 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FIRE PUBLIC SAFETY CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - 379,736 379,736 Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous - - - Transfers in & Other Revenue - 126,579 126,579 Total Revenues - 506,315 506,315 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - 510,000 510,000 Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures - 510,000 510,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in fund balances - (3,685) (3,685) Fund Balances-beginning 22,900 22,900 - Fund Balances-ending $22,900 $19,215 $(3,685) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Fire Boat Grant - Revenues 379,736 Transfer In - from General Fund - Match 126,579 Fire Boat expenditures (510,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (3,685) FUND 316 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 1,100,000 1,100,000 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 500 500 - Transfers in 400,000 400,000 - Total Revenues 1,500,500 1,500,500 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,400,000 1,400,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 1,400,000 1,400,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 100,500 100,500 - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 166,960 166,960 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $267,460 $267,460 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 318 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WATER UTILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 17,110,000 17,110,000 - Fines and Forfeitures 15,000 15,000 - Miscellaneous 804,000 804,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 17,929,000 17,929,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 5,494,900 5,509,900 15,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 10,278,952 10,278,952 - Debt Service 785,384 785,384 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 1,600,000 2,600,000 1,000,000 Total Expenditures 18,159,236 19,174,236 1,015,000 CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL BALANCE Net change in working capital (230,236) (1,245,236) (1,015,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 14,054,238 2,154,330 (11,899,908) Fund Balances-ending working capital $13,824,002 $909,094 $(12,914,908) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases - Teamsters/M&P (15,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 404 (1,000,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (1,015,000) FUND 401 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WATER CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 400,600 400,600 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 4,759,468 5,759,468 1,000,000 Total Revenues 5,160,068 6,160,068 1,000,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,633,617 1,633,617 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 9,269,421 9,269,421 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 10,903,038 10,903,038 - CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL BALANCE Net change in working capital (5,742,970) (4,742,970) 1,000,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 10,430,082 22,343,082 11,913,000 Fund Balances-ending working capital $4,687,112 $17,600,112 $12,913,000 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 401 1,000,000 Net adjustment required to the ending fund balance $ 1,000,000 FUND 404 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WASTEWATER UTILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 19,788,000 19,788,000 - Fines and Forfeitures 21,000 21,000 - Miscellaneous 244,000 244,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue - - - Total Revenues 20,053,000 20,053,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 4,511,250 4,511,250 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 12,493,484 12,493,484 - Debt Service 1,941,395 1,941,395 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 1,700,000 2,300,000 600,000 Total Expenditures 20,646,129 21,246,129 600,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (593,129) (1,193,129) (600,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 11,698,236 2,524,930 (9,173,306) Fund Balances-ending working capital $11,105,107 $1,331,801 $(9,773,306) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 454 (600,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (600,000) FUND 451 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE WASTEWATER CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 7,800,000 7,800,000 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 300,500 300,500 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 11,800,104 12,400,104 600,000 Total Revenues 19,900,604 20,500,604 600,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,575,000 1,575,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 18,029,237 18,029,237 - Transfers Out 60,000 60,000 - Total Expenditures 19,664,237 19,664,237 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 236,367 836,367 600,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 6,151,349 15,324,947 9,173,598 Fund Balances-ending working capital $6,387,716 $16,161,314 $9,773,598 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 451 600,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 600,000 FUND 454 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE STORMWATER UTILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 30,000 30,000 - Charges for Services 6,995,000 6,995,000 - Fines and Forfeitures 6,000 6,000 - Miscellaneous 40,000 40,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 75,000 75,000 - Total Revenues 7,146,000 7,146,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 2,114,650 2,114,650 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 4,128,744 4,128,744 - Debt Service 866,025 866,025 - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out 175,000 785,000 610,000 Total Expenditures 7,284,419 7,894,419 610,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (138,419) (748,419) (610,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 2,603,011 858,842 (1,744,169) Fund Balances-ending working capital $2,464,592 $110,423 $(2,354,169) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer Out - to Fund 484 (610,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (610,000) FUND 481 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE STORMWATER CAPITAL For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 4,782,678 4,782,678 - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 200,000 200,000 - Transfers in & Other Revenue 525,000 1,135,000 610,000 Total Revenues 5,507,678 6,117,678 610,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 450,000 450,000 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 8,279,329 8,279,329 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 8,729,329 8,729,329 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (3,221,651) (2,611,651) 610,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 5,462,025 7,206,192 1,744,167 Fund Balances-ending working capital $2,240,374 $4,594,541 $2,354,167 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Transfer In - from Fund 481 610,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 610,000 FUND 484 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE UTILITY DEBT RESERVE For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 6,000 6,000 - Transfers in and other - - - Total Revenues 6,000 6,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures - - - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 6,000 6,000 - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 1,867,674 1,867,674 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $1,873,674 $1,873,674 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 499 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 6,959,066 6,959,066 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 66,000 66,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 7,025,066 7,025,066 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 12,000 12,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 5,418,618 6,218,618 800,000 Debt Service 435,315 435,315 - Capital Outlay 665,000 665,000 - Transfers Out 500,000 500,000 - Total Expenditures 7,030,933 7,830,933 800,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (5,867) (805,867) (800,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 2,987,714 2,987,714 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $2,981,847 $2,181,847 $(800,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Increase costs in operations (800,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (800,000) FUND 407 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE RISK MANAGEMENT INTERNAL SERVICE FUND For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 4,722,120 4,722,120 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 4,722,120 4,722,120 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 625,000 625,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 4,077,118 4,477,118 400,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 4,702,118 5,102,118 400,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 20,002 (379,998) (400,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 694,573 694,573 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $714,575 $314,575 $(400,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Claim Payments (400,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (400,000) FUND 503 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 41,000 41,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 41,000 41,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 45,000 60,000 15,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 45,000 60,000 15,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (4,000) (19,000) (15,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 315,925 315,925 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $311,925 $296,925 $(15,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Employment Security (15,000) Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (15,000) FUND 506 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ACCUMULATED LEAVE LIABILITY For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 380,000 380,000 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 380,000 380,000 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 630,000 630,000 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes - - - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 630,000 630,000 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (250,000) (250,000) - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 481,010 481,010 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $231,010 $231,010 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 507 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL RESERVE - OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services 2,387,000 2,387,000 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 3,500 3,500 - Transfers in & Other Financing - - - Total Revenues 2,390,500 2,390,500 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 652,300 657,300 5,000 Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,615,915 1,615,915 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 50,000 50,000 - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 2,318,215 2,323,215 5,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 72,285 67,285 (5,000) Fund Balances-beginning working capital 281,747 281,747 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $354,032 $349,032 $(5,000) Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council CBA Contract Increases (5,000) Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ (5,000) FUND 509 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL RESERVE - RESERVES For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental - - - Charges for Services - - - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 50,000 50,000 - Transfers in & Other 1,506,065 1,596,065 90,000 Total Revenues 1,556,065 1,646,065 90,000 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses - - - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 5,934 20,934 15,000 Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay 2,636,352 2,636,352 - Transfers Out & Other - - - Total Expenditures 2,642,286 2,657,286 15,000 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital (1,086,221) (1,011,221) 75,000 Fund Balances-beginning working capital 3,032,394 3,032,394 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $1,946,173 $2,021,173 $75,000 Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Vehicle Title Fee Increases (15,000) Non-Taxable Sale of Assets 90,000 Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ 75,000 FUND 510 CITY OF BREMERTON 2025 ANTICIPATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE INFORMATION SERVICES For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Proposed Adj Required Amended Year-End From The Budget Budget Amended Budget 2025 2025 2025 REVENUES Taxes Property $ - $ - $ - Sales - - - Other - - - Licenses and Permits - - - Intergovernmental 203,571 203,571 - Charges for Services 2,849,187 2,849,187 - Fines and Forfeitures - - - Miscellaneous 37,300 37,300 - Transfers in - - - Total Revenues 3,090,058 3,090,058 - EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses 1,357,700 1,357,700 - Supplies, Services, and Taxes 1,725,751 1,725,751 - Debt Service - - - Capital Outlay - - - Transfers Out - - - Total Expenditures 3,083,451 3,083,451 - CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Net change in working capital 6,607 6,607 - Fund Balances-beginning working capital 627,927 627,927 - Fund Balances-ending working capital $634,534 $634,534 $- Budget Adjustments: Items previously approved by council Carryover items from prior year New budgetary items Net adjustment to ending fund balance required $ - FUND 511 AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: December 10, 2025 Ordinance to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits” COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 17, 2025 Department: Legal Presenter: Brett Jette Phone: (360) 473-2345 SUMMARY: The proposed ordinance would eliminate the requirement for Council to approve extending sewer service in the City’s UGA and Comprehensive Plan Service Area and instead authorize service conditioned on the signing of an Outside Utility Agreement agree to future annexation and certain development requirements. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. ______ FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Proposed Ordinance No. ______ amending BMC Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits.” COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 04/19/2024 E9 Page 1 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending BMC Section 15.03.040 entitled “Service Beyond City Limits.” WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 15.03.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code in order to update the code relating to City wastewater service to properties existing outside of City limits; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 15.03.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Service Beyond City Limits is hereby amended to read as follows: (a) General Policy. It is the general policy of the City of Bremerton that properties located outside the City limits annex into the City before wastewater utility services are provided to those properties. For the purpose of this section, "service" means extensions of and/or service connections to City wastewater utilities to property located outside City limits. "Extension" means to modify, expand, or extend the existing City wastewater infrastructure such as sewer mains and related appurtenances. This policy does not apply to water utilities. Exceptions to this policy are set forth in subsection (b) of this section. Properties within urban growth areas. Property that is outside existing City limits but within both the City’s urban growth area and City’s wastewater service area shall be permitted wastewater service only upon entering into an outside utility agreement with the City providing for: (1) Granting to the City a limited power of attorney to include owner’s consent to annexation of the property as part of any notice of intent or petition for annexation presented to the City; (2) Consistency with any proposed extraterritorial comprehensive land use plan and development standards for the property adopted pursuant to RCW 35.13.117 for new development; and (3) Consistency with adopted City ordinances and policies for new development; Page 2 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits (4) Consistency with the adopted City Wastewater Comprehensive Plan and Engineering Design and Construction Standards for new developments. (b) Properties outside urban growth areas. For property located outside the City’s urban growth areas, the property may only connect to the City’s sewer system if: Exceptions. In cases where an owner of property located outside the City limits requests extension of utility service, the City Council may, in its sole and absolute discretion, provide wastewater utility services to those properties if the property owner executes an outside utility agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth in subsection (d) of this section and: Annexation Not Feasible. In cases where the City Council determines that annexation of a property located within the City’s urban growth area is not currently feasible; or (2) Failed Systems. In cases where an existing septic system serving property has failed, and: (1i) The Health Officer District local health official certifies that an existing septic system has failed and is physically incapable of being repaired or replaced in a manner meeting applicable health standards; and (2ii) The Cconnection is shown to be necessary to protect basic public health and safety and the environment; and (3iii) For property located outside an urban growth area, tThe utility services provided by the connection are financially sustainable at rural densities and do not permit urban development pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110(4); or and (3) Other Circumstances. In any other circumstances where the City Council determines, at its sole and absolute discretion, that it is necessary or appropriate to allow the provision of wastewater utility service. (4) The owner of the property executes an outside utility agreement with the terms set forth in subsections (a)(1)-(4) of this section. (c) Existing Utilities. Nothing in this section is intended to abrogate any existing wastewater utility systems currently in existence outside the City limits. The City does not intend to terminate any wastewater utility service outside the City limits that is in existence as of the effective date of the ordinance codifying this section. For purposes of this chapter, "in existence" Page 3 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits means the property is currently receiving utility service and/or has a fully signed, valid, City utility service agreement. However, the City will not provide new wastewater utility services to property from existing wastewater utilities located outside the City limits except: (1) As provided in subsection (b) of this section; or (2) A new service connection to a single parcel of property from a fronting sewer main pursuant to BMC 15.03.080 that does not modify, expand, or extend the City’s wastewater utility infrastructure such as sewer mains and related appurtenances; or (3) New utility services from an existing City wastewater utility system as established by a local improvement district (LID) to property that is subject to the LID. To receive any of these new services, the property owner must execute an agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth in subsection (d) of this section. The Director of Public Works and Utilities is authorized to approve utility service pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (3) of this section. (d) Outside Utility Agreement. In the event that the City Council determines, pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, to provide wastewater utility services beyond the City limits, the owner of the property for which service is authorized must execute an outside utility agreement with the City providing for the owner granting to the City of Bremerton a limited power of attorney to include owner’s consent to annexation of the property as part of any notice of intent or petition for annexation presented to the City of Bremerton. (e) The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall review the application for services and forward the same, together with the Director’s recommendation, to the City Council for review and determination under subsection (b) of this section. SECTION 2. 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 3. 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. Page 4 of 4 BMC Ch. 15.03.040 Service Beyond City Limits PASSED by the City Council the___________ day of ____________________, 20___. _________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President Approved this ________ day of ________________________, 20___. _________________________________ 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. ________. R:\LEGAL\Ordinances\ORDINANCE FORM.doc AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: 12/10/25 Draft Public Recognition and Public Comment Procedures and Council Conduct Policy COUNCIL MEETING Date: 12/17/25 Department: City Council Presenter: Eric Younger & Kylie Finnell Phone: (360) 473-2345 SUMMARY: Effective October 1, 2025, Public Recognition periods at Regular Business Meetings were paused to allow the City Council time to review existing procedures and develop improved practices for constructive public engagement. This agenda item presents the results of that review and provides recommendations for long-term approaches that balance open public participation with the need to maintain safety, respect, and orderly conduct in Council meetings. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Public Recognition Presentation and 2) Draft Council Conduct Policy Updated 12/8/25 4:47 PM FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None. STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☐ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: To be determined. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action E11 Public Recognition Review and Recommendations December 10 , 2025 Public Recognition 01. Public Recognition: Background 02. Opportunities for Public Comment 03. Considerations 04. Recommendations & Next Steps Public Recognition: Background •To maintain decorum and ensure meeting safety, the Council President paused Public Recognition as of 10/1/25. •The pause applied specifically to Regular Business Meetings , where recognition traditionally occurred. •City Council is being asked to review how public input is received at Regular Business Meetings. BMC 2.02.010 –REGULAR MEETINGS (a) Regular Business Meetings. The City Council shall meet regularly to conduct official business and to take action thereon on the first and third Wednesday of each calendar month commencing at 5:00 p.m. at the designated Council Chambers or the City Council Conference Room located at the Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington (“City Hall”), or any other place within the corporate limits of the City as provided in the public notice of meeting. The purpose of Regular Business Meetings is defined by Bremerton Municipal Code: Public Recognition: Background •There is no legal requirement for Public Recognition or verbal public commentary on Consent Agenda or General Business items. •Allowing for written comments is acceptable under state law. •While not required, City Council welcomes verbal public commentary multiple times during Regular Business Meetings. Public Recognition 01. Public Recognition: Background 02. Opportunities for Public Comment 03. Considerations 04. Recommendations & Next Steps Public Recognition 3 Minutes on any subject not on the agenda. 1 Public Recognition period per meeting. Consent Agenda 3 Minutes total on any item on the Consent Agenda. 1 Consent Agenda period per meeting. General Business 3 Minutes per item after each presentation. Avg. of 1 General Business item per meeting. Public Hearings 3 Minutes per Public Hearing after presentation. Avg. of 1 Public Hearing every 2 meetings. Public Speaking Opportunities:By the Numbers *Based on analysis of the last 2 years of General Business Meetings. Public Speaking Opportunities: By the Numbers Council-goer had 10.5 minutes of available speaking time per meeting.* Without Public Recognition, they have 7.5 minutes per meeting. Public Recognition 01. Public Recognition: Background 02. Opportunities for Public Comment 03. Considerations 04. Recommendations & Next Steps Considerations: Formality can cause frustration •Speakers often expect dialogue, but the format allows no response. •This leaves community members feeling unheard and Council appearing detached •Concerns often require follow-up that Councilmembers and staff cannot provide in the moment. Considerations: Hate Speech and Misinformation •Open mic rules limit the ability to restrict harmful speech. Hate speech and misinformation can create a hostile environment and disrupt meetings. •Safety concerns are heightened because there is no security at Council and the meeting Chair may struggle with handling the situation within the confines of the law. Considerations: Venting vs. Problem-Solving •Public Recognition can be used to recite conspiracy content, make personal attacks, and launch rehearsed attacks. •The format prevents correction of the record and over-represents emotionally charged voices because people motivated by anger are far more likely to speak. •This can lead to confusion in the community as the meeting is used to spread anger fueled misinformation that cannot be countered. Considerations: Emotionally Draining •Being publicly criticized without the ability to respond, especially when faced with false claims, is difficult and demoralizing. •Council and staff are expected to remain silent, unable to correct misinformation or deescalate. This can leave them feeling like emotional targets, forced to absorb anger without resolution. •After Public Recognition, Officials and staff must move directly into complex decisions and presentations while rattled. After meetings, some experience charged emotional states, increased anxiety about attending future meetings, and thoughts of leaving public service. Public Recognition 01. Public Recognition: Background 02. Opportunities for Public Comment 03. Considerations 04. Recommendations & Next Steps Option 1: Remove Public Recognition and Verbal Public Comment. Accept written or recorded comments and set deadline for submittal. (e.g. Monday by noon) Benefits Allows staff to prepare responses and incorporate public feedback into presentations. Allows Council time to thoughtfully review public input. Increases accessibility for those uncomfortable with public speaking, shift workers, and individuals unable to attend evening meetings No Legal Requirement Public Recognition and verbal comments on Consent Agenda and General Business items are not required by law. Option 2: Remove Public Recognition Only Keep verbal public comment on Consent Agenda, General Business items, and Public Hearings. Offer alternatives to Public Recognition. Alternatives to Public Recognition Office Hours Listening Sessions Small-group Meetings Providing opportunities to engage with the community on non-agenda matters in these formats can alleviate concerns about the lack of back-and-forth dialogue at General Business Meetings. Option 3: Public Comment After General Business Maintain former process to allow comment on ANY item but move Public Recognition to the end of General Business Meetings. Benefits Reduces agenda disruption. Reduces emotional fatigue on officials and staff during presentations and voting. Rules on-screen before and during public comment periods. Model Example: City of Bellingham Rules Displayed Council President reads script with key rules aloud at the start. Rules Read Aloud Requested sign-in discourages bad actors and harmful speech. Sign-in Requested Clear steps for muting, gaveling, or recessing. Created in consultation with legal counsel. Cut-Off Procedure Limits scope of comment only to what the City has jurisdiction over or things that are on the agenda. Comments must be Relevant Allows for public input without interrupting structured progression of the meeting. Public Comment at End of Meetings CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 Phone (360) 473-5280 The Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct ______________________________________________________________ Purpose and Guiding Principles The Bremerton City Council is committed to conducting the public’s business with professionalism, respect, transparency, and integrity. This Code of Conduct (CoC) establishes expectations regarding how Council Members interact with one another, with City staff, and with the public. It should be read alongside the most recently adopted Council Rules and Procedures. Where procedural questions arise, the Rules and Procedures shall govern. 1. Conduct Among Council Members Our shared responsibility is to uphold public trust and ensure that decision-making reflects the best interests of the entire community. 1.1 Commitment to Respectful Deliberation Each Council Member brings unique experiences, perspectives, and priorities. Healthy disagreement is part of democratic governance, but it must occur in a manner that maintains civility, avoids personal attacks, and supports productive dialogue. Council Members will: • Focus critiques on ideas, not individuals. • Avoid hostile, disparaging, or inflammatory comments. • Speak to one another with professionalism, even in moments of strong disagreement. • Demonstrate patience and active listening. • Uphold decorum, including refraining from interruptions or side conversations. 1.2 Decorum in Public Meetings Council Members shall preserve order during meetings and follow the direction of the Chair. Members must confine their remarks to the agenda item under discussion and help maintain a constructive environment for deliberation. Council Members will always maintain professional language, including avoiding profanity or language that could reasonably be considered offensive, intimidating, or disrespectful. 1.3 Role of the Chair The Chair is responsible for keeping debate focused and ensuring adherence to parliamentary procedure. Disagreements with the Chair’s handling of an item may be raised respectfully through the appropriate procedural motion. Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 2 Adopted DATE 1.4 Addressing Personal Concerns If a Council Member believes their integrity or motives have been questioned, they may request a “point of personal privilege.” Such matters should be handled briefly, respectfully, and under the Chair’s direction. 1.5 Ethical Expectations Council Members must act in a manner that upholds the dignity of the office, protects the public trust, and reflects fairness, equity, and impartiality. 2. Conduct With City Staff and City Attorney The governance of the City of Bremerton requires the coordinated efforts of both the City Council, in its role as policymaker, and City staff, who administer and implement those policies. Accordingly, all parties are expected to work cooperatively and demonstrate mutual respect for each other’s roles, responsibilities, and contributions to the community. 2.1 Professionalism and Mutual Respect Council Members shall treat the Mayor and all City employees with courtesy and professionalism. Staff must have a safe and respectful work environment free from intimidation or undue pressure. 2.2 Clear Communication Channels To ensure consistent information sharing and avoid duplicative work: • Questions or requests for information should be brought to Study Session for discussion with all Council Members. If the matter is time-sensitive, the request should be routed through the Council President with a copy to the Legislative Office Manager (or Legislative Assistant). This process is especially important when a request may require staff time, involve input from a consultant or contractor, or be relevant to all Council Members. • Department Directors should be copied on inquiries relevant to their operations. • Responses provided to one Council Member will be made accessible to all Council Members. 2.3 Appropriate Role and Boundaries Council Members shall not direct staff work, become involved in personnel matters, or attempt to influence operational or administrative decisions. Concerns about staff performance must be directed privately to the HR Director and not raised publicly or directly with the employee. Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 3 Adopted DATE 2.4 City Attorney General legal questions should be routed through the Council President, with a copy to the Legislative Office Manager, to ensure work can be coordinated and documented. Individual Council Members may contact the City Attorney directly only for confidential, city- business matters that require legal confidentiality. The City Attorney’s duty is to the municipal corporation, not any individual. 3. Conduct With the Public Welcoming the public and ensuring they feel heard is central to meaningful democratic engagement. Council Members should conduct themselves without any sign of bias or disrespect toward those who come forward to speak, and should make every effort to listen with fairness, openness, and impartiality. 3.1 Creating a Welcoming Environment Community members who participate in meetings, whether to provide testimony, ask questions, or observe, should feel respected and heard. Council Members will: • Greet speakers courteously. • Demonstrate attentive listening. • Avoid debating or belittling community members who participate in meetings. 3.2 No Promises or Commitments Council Members must not make assurances of specific outcomes (e.g., solving a constituent issue) or commitments on behalf of the Council, Mayor, or City staff. Constituents should be referred to Bremerton1 for service requests. 3.3 Speaking With One Voice When discussing Council actions in the community or with media, Council Members shall present the collective decision of the Council accurately and respectfully, even when they personally disagree with the outcome. Personal opinions should be clearly identified as such. 4. Digital Communication and Social Media Digital communication offers valuable opportunities to engage with the public, but it also carries risk when not approached thoughtfully. Online interactions should reflect the same Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 4 Adopted DATE professionalism and standards of conduct expected during in-person dialogue. Council Members must exercise care, knowing that emails, texts, and social media content are public-facing and often considered public records. 4.1 Navigating Digital Platforms Digital platforms extend the public’s access to elected officials but also increase the risk of misinterpretation, misinformation, and public record violations. Council Members will: • Conduct themselves online with the same professionalism expected in person. • Avoid posting defamatory, disrespectful, or misleading commentary. • Not disparage the Mayor, City staff, colleagues, City projects, or the public. • Treat emails, texts, and social media messages as potential public records. • Clearly distinguish personal opinions from official City positions. 5. Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation A safe, respectful environment is essential for effective governance. The Council has zero tolerance for conduct that creates fear, exclusion, or hostility. All Council Members, Mayor, City staff, and the public are entitled to be treated with dignity. 5.1 Social Interaction Council Members shall not engage in or tolerate behaviors that constitute harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on any protected class. Allegations shall be handled in accordance with City policies and referred to the Director of Human Resources. 6. Conflicts of Interest Council Members are entrusted with public authority and must act exclusively in the interest of the community they serve. To maintain public trust, Council Members must avoid decisions or actions that could create, or appear to create, personal benefit or preferential advantage. Transparent disclosure and recusal, when appropriate, reinforce fairness and accountability. 6.1 Identifying Conflict of Interest Council Members must comply with RCW 42.23, Code of Ethics, and avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest. Council Members must: • Disclose any potential conflict on the record. • Recuse themselves when required. • Seek legal advice when uncertain. 7. Violations and Consequences Adherence to this CoC reflects a commitment to Bremerton’s values and to the integrity of its governing body. When conduct falls short of expectations, the Council must have a clear, consistent structure for response. Bremerton City Council Code of Conduct 5 Adopted DATE 7.1 Ethical Conduct Alleged violations of this CoC will be reviewed in accordance with the Council’s published Rules and Procedures. Potential corrective actions when violations occur include: • Verbal admonition • Written reprimand • Censure • Required training • Removal from officer or chair role, and/or committee assignments 8. Media Communications Public communication helps shape community understanding of government actions. Council Members should ensure that their engagement with media is accurate, respectful, and clear in distinguishing personal views from official positions. Consistency in messaging protects the credibility of the Council and supports public trust. 8.1 Communication Standards When speaking to the media, Council Members must clarify whether they are sharing personal views or Council-approved positions. Official City statements are issued by the Mayor or a designee, unless otherwise directed. 9. Generally Agreed to Principles of Conduct These principles represent the shared behavioral standards the Council strives to demonstrate in all interactions. This extends to interactions with each other, with staff, and with the community. They reflect core values that guide daily conduct and long-term service, contributing to a culture of respect, responsibility, and ethical decision-making. • Keep promises. • Be dependable. • Participate and be available. • Demonstrate patience. • Show empathy. • Hold onto ethical principles under stress. • Listen attentively. • Be Prepared. • Keep integrity intact. • Overcome discouragement. • Model a professional manner. • Respect one another as individuals. • Respect validity of different opinions. • Respect the democratic process. • Respect the community we serve. • Respect diversity, equity, and inclusion in public service and policymaking. • Commit to ongoing professional development, ethics training, and accountability to the public Published for December 10 Study Session Item E11 Public Comments From: Nikia Abarca <calikiacash@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:23 AM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Immediate Restoration of Public Comment – Violations of the First Amendment & Open Meetings Act Dear Members of the Bremerton City Council, I am writing to express my unequivocal objection to the council’s recent decision to eliminate public comment during council meetings. This action is not only indefensible from a democratic standpoint—it raises serious constitutional and statutory concerns. Removing public comment is a direct infringement on residents’ First Amendment rights and stands in clear conflict with the purpose and spirit of Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act. The OPMA exists to ensure transparency, accountability, and the public’s ability to participate in government decision-making. By stripping away the primary avenue for public input, the council has taken an action that undermines public trust and violates the foundational principles of open government. The timing of this sudden policy shift is deeply troubling. It occurred immediately after residents voiced viewpoints that members of the council appeared to dislike or disagree with. This raises substantial questions about whether this constitutes viewpoint discrimination, which courts have repeatedly ruled unconstitutional. Federal precedent—including Norse v. City of Santa Cruz (629 F.3d 966, 9th Cir. 2010)—makes clear that while public bodies may impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions in limited public forums like council meetings, those restrictions must be content-neutral. They may not be used to silence criticism, avoid accountability, or shield public officials from dissent. The Ninth Circuit has been explicit: government cannot shut down public participation simply because it finds certain viewpoints uncomfortable or inconvenient. The decision to eliminate public comment entirely goes far beyond any permissible restriction. It is the most extreme form of silencing, and it erodes the fundamental relationship between the council and the people it is sworn to represent. It conveys the message that public input is not valued, dissent is not tolerated, and transparency is optional. I am requesting—formally and on the record—that the council immediately reinstate public comment at all public meetings and provide a public explanation for the legal justification of this decision. If no such justification exists—and based on existing case law, it does not—the council must reverse course without delay. The residents of Bremerton have the right to participate in their own government. That right does not disappear simply because elected officials may find the public’s viewpoints challenging. I expect and request your prompt response. Sincerely, Nikia A. Bremerton Resident & Constituent From: Joshua Bartels <josh@bibledirectionforlife.com> Sent: Monday, December 8, 2025 1:39 PM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Public Recognition Regarding the re-instatement of the public recognition time at the City Council business meetings, I have a couple recommendations. The City Council’s commitment to hearing from any member of the public on any topic during the public recognition was to be commended. I enthusiastically support its reinstatement. However, as you have pointed out before, the purpose of the City Council business meetings is (unsurprisingly) to conduct city business. I think that the placement of the public recognition toward the beginning of the meeting agenda interferes with that objective. Opening the floor to the whims of the public at the beginning of every meeting allows the public to set the agenda and tone of the rest of the meeting. I have two recommendations for how to resolve this problem. 1. Shift the public recognition to the very end of the agenda. 2. Limit the public recognition to once a month. Either or both of these options would enable members of the public to be heard by the City council while lessening the impact of that hearing on the meeting itself. Thanks for your work on the behalf of your districts and our city. Josh Bartels Preaching Pastor (405) 365-3060 Westside Baptist Church www.BibleDirectionForLife.com From: Kim <kimmysiebens@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, December 8, 2025 10:18 PM To: City Council <City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Subject: Public Comment Dear Members of the Bremerton City Council, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the elimination of public comment under public recognition during city council meetings. This decision not only undermines our First Amendment rights but also violates the Open Meetings Act, which is designed to ensure transparency and public participation in government. The timing of this change raises serious questions about viewpoint discrimination, as it occurred immediately following discussions of viewpoints that the council openly disagreed with. Legal precedents, such as Norse v. City of Santa Cruz (629 F.3d 966, 9th Cir. 2010), affirm that while reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions may be enforced in limited public forums like city council meetings, these restrictions must be content-neutral. The court specifically noted that speakers cannot be silenced simply because their viewpoints are disagreed with. Similarly, in White v. Norwalk (900 F.2d 1421, 9th Cir. 1990), the court held that even disruptive speech must be regulated in a viewpoint- neutral manner. Furthermore, the decision to silence public input places the city at significant risk of litigation. It is clear that this action is not only unlawful but also irresponsible. The council’s unwillingness to engage with dissenting viewpoints creates a dangerous precedent, suggesting that accountability is not a priority. This approach could lead to costly legal battles, diverting taxpayer money from essential services to defend against claims of constitutional violations. Such a scenario is both unnecessary and detrimental to our community. As a resident of Bremerton, I believe that public comment is essential for maintaining trust between citizens and their elected officials. Silencing public input only breeds distrust and diminishes our engagement as productive members of the community. When citizens feel that they cannot express their opinions, it disrupts the very fabric of our local governance and diminishes our ability to contribute positively to the community. I urge you to reconsider this decision and restore public comment time during meetings. Open dialogue is crucial for a healthy, functioning community, and it is vital that all voices are heard, not just those that align with the council's views. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your response and hope to see a commitment to transparency and accountability in our local government. Sincerely, Kimmy Siebens RN Economic Inequity and Health Task Force Member, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, http://www.wpsr.org President, Their Voice http://www.their-voice.org Founder, Bremerton Homeless Community Coalition https://www.facebook.com/groups/bremertonhomeless Founding Member, Rock the Block http://www.facebook.com/groups/rocktheblockkitsap/ 2023 USA TODAY Woman of the Year Honoree https://www.kitsapsun.com/in-depth/news/2023/03/19/kimmy-siebens-washington-usa- today-women-year/69925589007/ 2002 Citizen of The Year - Kitsap County Association of Realtors https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914581119903692&set=pcb.914581543236983