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01-12-2026 Agenda Packet (2)
City Council * Study Session CITY OF Finance & Internal Services SFA A1JJ31JJ? I January 12, 2026 - 5:30 PM �1 �I City Hall Council Chambers WASHINGTON AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. The Auburn City Council Study Session Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually. Virtual Participation Link: To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at the phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is: https://www.voutube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1 To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the below number or click the link: Telephone: 253 215 8782 Toll Free: 877 853 5257 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/i/84698526899 ROLL CALL AGENDA MODIFICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Auburn Symphony Orchestra — 2025 Annual Report (Krueger) (15 Minutes) FINANCE AND INTERNAL SERVICES DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 3rd Quarter 2025 Financial Report through September 2025 (Thomas) (20 Minutes) AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Resolution No. 5886 (Mayor) (30 Minutes) A Resolution adopting the 2026 State Legislative Agenda COUNCIL REPORTS ADJOURNMENT Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website (http://www.auburnwa.Qov). Page 1 of 76 CITY OF J\IJBURJ4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Auburn Symphony Orchestra — 2025 Annual Report (Krueger) (15 Minutes) January 12, 2026 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Parks, Arts & Recreation 2024-2025 Annual Report Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: The City of Auburn supports the Auburn Symphony Orchestra through a Tourism Promotion Services Contract to assist in promoting and marketing Auburn as a destination for arts and events that in turn contributes to the economy. Performing Art Programs serve as an economic driver and the activities of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra assist in that effort. As part of the 2025 and 2026 Arts Division Budget, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra receives funding with a specific scope of services for marketing, outreach and audience building, and amplification of the arts. This formal presentation from the Auburn Symphony Orchestra will report on their 2025 season as part of that contract. Councilmember: Clinton Taylor Staff: Julie Krueger Page 2 of 76 Auburn Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Annual Report 2024-25 Programs & Events Title I Date I Musicians I Attendance I Location Summer Series Programs ASO Brass Quintet 7/14/24 5 500+ Auburn Intl Farmers Market ASO Woodwind Quintet 8/7/23 5 250+ Les Gove Park Strings in the Garden 8/25/24 4 162 Soos Creek Botanical Garden Chamber Series Programs Tango Fandango String 11/23/24 5 80 Postmark Center for Quartet the Arts From Sea to Shining Sea 3/29/25 4 60 Postmark Center for the Arts Symphony Series Programs Radical Rachmaninoff 10/13/24 67 444 Auburn PAC Holiday Spectacular 12/9/24 64 708 Auburn PAC Soulful Serenade 1/26/25 66 447 Auburn PAC Magical Music of Harry 3/1/25 69 567 Federal Way PAEC Potter Visions of America 4/6/25 66 366 Auburn PAC Ode to Joy 5/4/25 69 560 Federal Way PAEC Special Performances Season Kickoff Party 9/21/24 5 50 Postmark Center for the Arts Page 3 of 76 Mimosas & Melodies 3/23/25 1 126 Green River College Fundraiser Education & Community Engagement Programs Auburn 4th of July Festival 7/4/24 0 2,000 Les Gove Park National Night Out 8/7/24 0 200 City Hall Plaza Auburn School District 8/15/24 0 1,000 Auburn High School Back to School Festival Pre-Concert Talk 10/13/24 3 -100 Auburn PAC Ticket Giveaway October N/A 20 tickets Auburn Public Library partnership with Auburn 2024, per Library December performance 2024, January 2025, March 2025 Ticket Giveaway October N/A 20 tickets N/A partnership with VetTix 2024, per December performance 2024, January 2025, March 2025 Link Up: The Orchestra 1/21/25 68 1,600 Auburn PAC Swings Pre-Concert Talk 1/26/25 1 -100 Auburn PAC Rhythm & Rhymes 2/22/25 1 30 Auburn Library Rhythm & Rhymes 3/8/25 1 50 Postmark Center for the Arts Pre-Concert Talk 4/6/25 1 75 Auburn PAC Rhythm & Rhymes 4/19/25 1 25 Postmark Center for the Arts Pre-Concert Talk 5/4/25 1 100 Federal Way PAEC Page 4 of 76 Rhythm & Rhymes 5/10/25 2 50 Postmark Center for the Arts Marketing Marketing and advertising examples attached Press Coverage Date Publication Headline 9/14/24 Auburn Reporter Auburn Symphony Commissions New Music 9/16/24 symphony.org At Auburn Symphony, Radical Rachmaninoff and a World Premiere by Jessica Meyer 9/17/24 Auburn Examiner Auburn Symphony Orchestra commissions new music from award-winning composer Jessica Meyer Advertising Date Publication Notes Year-round Window of Office on Main Street Per program Press releases to various regional Sent via email outlets Per concert KNKX Radio ads in Puget Sound region Per concert KING FM Radio ads in Puget Sound region Per concert/quarterly Banner on Auburn Way Concert promo-Visual over Auburn Way near Hwy. 18 Digital Advertising Date Platform Notes Sep/Oct 2024 Digital Retargeting for Radical Reach: 11,178 Rachmaninoff Nov/Dec 2024 Digital Retargeting for Holiday Reach: 33,246 Spectacular Page 5 of 76 Jan 2025 Digital Retargeting for Soulful Serenade Reach: 6,310 Feb 2025 Digital Retargeting for Harry Potter Reach: 6,291 April 2025 Digital Retargeting for Visions of America Reach:78,507 Print Collateral Date Description Notes April 2024 2024-25 Season Brochures Sent to list of 800 November 2024 Annual fund letter Sent to 300 patrons August 2024, Newsletters Sent to list of 800 November 2024, January 2025, March 2025 Per Concert Programs Distributed to every patron Electronic Promotions Date Description Notes Per Program Live Music Project, Seattle Times, Online calendars Explore Auburn, The Stranger, Emails to their constituents SoCoCulture Per Program Facebook 1,400 followers Per Program Instagram 1,578 followers Per Program YouTube 315 subscribers, 113,000 views, 346 hours of watch time Per Program Programmatic emails Emails to list of 2,600 Page 6 of 76 Auburn Symphony Orchestra ANNUAL REPORT „:;Itt 4. .„ \\\ 0011%, f 1 y r ,J 2024 - 25 ,itiNLg • Emilie Choi, Concertmaster ...owe. V Ourio " i . wunity coqnectM and 4r141_ \ nourished 4 = through the P- :11\ ' • rl n e e ce ii ... 1 )1 # i of liv ;1v , 011111 IF Nilo o 0. - al 11111 + _ m • usic. 11111r- , ''; ., - i i� tii, ' y �i• _'=••-' V imr / '7 L. Wes Schulz, Conductor ,. . . 76 A NOTL r ROM OUR LEADERSHIP We are thrilled to share the accomplishments of Auburn Symphony Orchestra's 28th season—a year defined by artistic excellence, joyful collaboration, and meaningful community connection. ,, 4fti 3.' - From powerful mainstage concerts to intimate chamber music, every N' Iii \ t~ '�' performance reflected our mission: to change lives and our South Puget'` Sound communitythrough the shared experience of live orchestral music * i g P and by nurturing the relationship between our audiences and our artists. A , Whether performing timeless masterworks or introducing new voices, we i experiences that moved audiences and united our , i� proud to share a were I community. These artistic achievements would not have been possible without the inspiring leadership of our Music Director and Conductor, Wesley Schulz. With vision, dedication, and a deep connection to both music and people, Wesley guides the orchestra toward excellence while fostering an environment of joy, curiosity, and collaboration. Beyond the concert hall, we strengthened our role as a partner in arts education. Through Link Up, our music program designed by Carnegie Hall, 1,400 young students experienced music-making firsthand by singing, playing, and performing with the orchestra. We also continued our free Rhythm & Rhymes story hours with the Auburn Library, where music and storytelling bring young children and families together. These welcoming programs offer early exposure to music and creativity—often sparking a lifelong love of the arts. None of this would be possible without the incredible ASO family. Our talented musicians, dedicated staff, visionary board, and generous supporters bring this mission to life. We are especially proud of the students, families, and partners who return year after year to create, collaborate, and grow with us. As we look ahead to our 29th season—The Summit Season—we pause to celebrate how far we've come. This milestone marks years of growth, artistic commitment, and community support. From this vantage point, we see a clear path forward—reaching new audiences, elevating new voices, and deepening our connection through music. Thank you for being part of this journey. We're proud of what we've built together—and excited for what's next. Rachel Perry, Executive Director A.J. VanderPol, Board President Page 9 of 76 FA4 TICKETS SOLD 193 DONORS 6 4, O • • • ,,,,, 6, via's FIRST TIME tikb TICKET BUYERS . 0 d r _ I k 147 , _ , . ...„ I4C PAID ANNUALLY TO LOCAL . MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS STUDENTS AT SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL CREATIVE ECONOMY LINK UP AND SUSTAINING PROFESSIONAL ARTS CAREERS Page 10 of 76 As a founding member of the Auburn Symphony, I am happy to 11 have been part of the orchestra's longevity and success. ASO continues to offer outstanding programs of standard and 1 ,., , new works; we have an s) excellent chamber music f. series, pops concerts and 1 J4 a strong outreach program for local t - i5i h 1 \4 sc oo s. ..- r 1 For almost three *, 4 i decades this has all - or Irk i been thanks to our 1 wonderful donors f k -, and board rj All members! Joyce ri a r : . aP Rame' 6 Page 11 of 76 ___ k A YEAR IN REVIEW September 14, 2024 October 13, 2024 ASO kicked off the season with a ASO presented the world premiere vibrant community celebration at of Turbulent Flames by award- our Season Kickoff Party. winning composer Jessica Meyer. January 2025 ASO received a major $75,000 grant from the City of Auburn December 2024 " +4 ASO secured $66,000 in grant funding through 4Culture's Doors Open program. September 30, 2024 r' 1 ASO received a generous $10,000 grant from the Garneau-Nicon 4 ' '+ Rtt Family Foundation. ' 140440 titco December 9, 2024 January 21, 2025 ASO premiered a brand-new 1,400 students in our Link Up commission by Saunder Choi at program experienced live our Holiday Spectacular. music education thanks to support from an anonymous donor and other generous sponsors. Page 12 of 76 January 2025 250 Auburn Middle School March 23, 2025 Orchestra students attended Mimosas &Melodies, our annual an open rehearsal and Q&A brunch fundraiser raised an with Wesley Schulz and incredible $55,560 in support of Nathan Chan. our programs. � I May 7, 2025 ./, :A lik. Our community came f= 1. P� ' together to raise .` -' -irk• • VI $11,330 during GiveBIG. .i - .. ' ..' f, - ^mom + �' March 27, 2025 Y" ` .` ASO was awarded �c - =19'' `, �;;;;'M„ �'= , - $26,700 from 4Culture's ,, ,� ` , ,,,, .. nrl,nJrA .y... A � ,, ,,./ '4, .t. "'• 2024 Free Access �`,-; r' Program to help remove �' barriers to live music. i _ - 4 . v if.* _ , i February 22, 2025 May 4, 2025 ASO partnered with the Auburn Library and Ode to Joy brought in our the Postmark Center for the Arts, bringing highest box office numbers of back our Rhythm and Rhymes story hours the season. for the 2025 year, reaching more than 200 young children and their caregivers across five sessions. Page 13 of 76 ,ir 6 i ill ‘ r—....iiis lit 411*, vi\V A Ir 1 I , , i F .-.:-A, . , 1 ) i I s: I — 1 rir."1"l -jam f11t4 ,II .7 , , . . ‘, k ' , + d iL fr. 1 'Amor4 I li ,/ , i, . r' idi iii, g ` ' `.11101 As . tlik. , 111"----.-__. ,LGT.S'Ili,Z,G2.4 lepOPCZ/1- ...._...---...z..:1-77:74. Y w - 44, , ( --.., q.;44 fr <II i "' '1+Y .;, r\i,i C1/4 :. 4 i al 4, ' f , . While ticket sales and grants support a portion of our programming, Auburn Symphony Orchestra relies on fundraising events like Mimosas & Melodies to sustain our artistic and educational work throughout the year. Proceeds from the event help fund professional / musician fees, support our free Link Up music education program for all Auburn fourth graders, provide access to musical storytelling programs at the Auburn Library, and ensure that fit ,t our concerts remain accessible to the entire South Sound community. Page 14 of 76 k '4_, AT r ,, I, ,v . - ., orris, 10, . 1 f i . . _ , _ .. , ir° 4- iiii kit-11: a _P . - -...,41 ,, Al i '.'; IV , .•..,.Ak %, I- 1 1 1'0 )ytill , ...,,, ) ''t i 1 7 -� ir.. i tilV ' 1— T33 VP c - __ r ,, COI + 11 f s 4 ' 4, \ ? a� 11.41; • Ste:t°';i4N - - . ,- ) , lik5'... , ,, , ‘li10„-.. 1. AUBURN 3 , p, • 4 ORCHESTR • lI/ego/cei f �� • Li:elk, , li. li • e.- /I4/;4_,,-.61_,e) -1.-6101_,. III . , 1011 illi4.11711111 1 jy. i . • ..• ...: . la, W.; 1 4: . .. _, , _, . .., . . , „„ . ,, A ._ . ._ -'4440!' . . 1 ,i.," ,,•,.... -.. kiiit. t , 1111 '.. . i ____ -- ",. I. Mimosas &Melodies features brunch, a silent and live auction, raffle games, and music in a lively and welcoming setting. kiThe event brings together longtime patrons, new supporters, musicians, and community partners who believe in the power of music to connect and inspire. This year, guests helped raise over $55,000 in support of Auburn Symphony's mission. Page 15 of 76 FINANCIALS As a nonprofit performing arts organization, Auburn Symphony Orchestra relies on a combination of individual donations, grants, sponsorships, and ticket sales to fund our concerts, education programs, and community outreach. While we are grateful to receive support from the City of Auburn, King County, and other public grantmakers, these funds represent only a portion of what it takes to sustain our work. Each year, our ability to serve the community through free programs like Link Up and Rhythm &Rhymes, and accessible live performances, depends on the continued generosity of our donors and the strength of our fundraising efforts. 12.7% 14.7% Income 1.2% $101,030 Ticket Sales 11.3% ■ $397,477 Contributed Income 68 �9 ■ $15,389 Education 2.2% 111 ■ $78,000 Transfer from Endowment ■ $8,400 Commission Income ■ $87,143 Bequests .111111. 57.8% Expenses 7.2% 3.8% $391,945 Symphony Series Expense ■ $5,320 Chamber Series Expense ■ $7,663 Summer Series Expense ■ 24.1% $25,182 Education Expense $687,A39 ■ $16,257 Fundraising Expense 57% ■ $165,665 Staff ■ $25,780 Advertising 2.4% ■ 3.7% $49,627 Administrative Expenses 0.8% Page 16 of 76 SUPPORTERS 4 1TY OF - * '' 5 MCI 000.---.),0y, CULTURE WASHINGTON ((\, ..t .. x'a4* E Garneau Nicon1 Rive r r� r, 4 �fi s •' ; Family Foundation COLLEGE „, Esy. ..wif,..?„,,, „,,,.,....,,„ INDIAN TRIBE POSTMARK GREEN RIVER LAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS i • • a AF Leavitt Grauew,,,,,a,„77{, P p e k/A. Northwest ■ Timberland `('1:ank ARTSFUND ' I Attilf)t) THE PISAN MUSEUM COFFEECQ OF FLIGHT CONSTRUCTION WHITE • EVEIBIENCE RIVERS propeL ArPHITOCATRE NSURANCE' Page 17 of 76 RECOGNITION $ ,000 - $2,499 Cont. Government Support Len nc &&Linda to Lan Lance Annette Lane 4Culture Bernie&Cathie McKinney A tsWA 4Culture Nelson City Of Auburn Jennifer Nelson National Endowment for the Arts Susan Nevers Kevin&Kim Paustian Francine Peterson Corporate & Community Support Fred&Rita Poe Cheryl Sallee&Bill McCauley Arts Fund James&Jackie Schack Chateau Ste Michelle Paige Stockley Green River College Foundation Lee Valenta&Trish Borden Leavitt Group Northwest Wendi Wilhemi Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Museum of Flight $500 — $999 PNW Ballet PNW Coffee Poe Construction Blayne Barnes&Collin Foulds Propel Insurance Jack&Jill Barrett Soroptimist Int'1 of Auburn Catherine Cox-Shaffer&Timothy Shaffer Timberland Bank Barbara Dadd Shaffer&John J.Shaffer White River Amphitheatre Leonard&Linda Elliott George&Janie Frasier $5,000 I. Irwin&Joan Goverman Matthew Kocmieroski&Elaine Schmidt Steve&Janet Lone Anonymous Jim Mondt Lawton Case Tom&Linda Morris Steve&Anne Chatman Charles Natsuhara Catherine Gleason&Wayne Johnson Olga Ruvinov Judi Richardson Alex&Rachel Perry Linda&James Sprenger Tanya&James Rottle Charlotte Sullivan Brad&Terry Schulz Bob&Gail Spurrell Wesley Schulz&Cameron Larson Amy Sie $2,500 — $4,999 Alan&Shannon Spicciati Jim&Elaine Swigart Judy Bishop Carol&Ken Theimer Nancy Colson Dana Turcott Jake Hanes Monte Turner Michael&Alice Hori Susan&Steven Westby Dr.Suzanne Johnson&Beth O'Connor Tyler Page $250 - $499 Kent&Patty Sprague Aaron&Staci Vanderpol Karen Alliston&Pete Beaupain Charles&Leila Booth $1,000 - $2,499 Christine Egle Monty Euston&Susan Peterson Kit&Michael Alston Kay&Robert Filson Carole&Gerry Anderson Dr.Robert&Darinda Frerichs Kate Baldwin Thomas Ginsburg Linda Bielejec Kaelyn&Kevin Jude Lora Lee Brown Patricia Judd Linda Cowan&Sterling Kuhlman Yvonne Nicholson Elsa&Elliott Fager Kathryn Natsuhara Tallen&Donny Franklin James 1 Nunn. Donna Paul Glasoe Page I l3 on/6 $250 - $499 Cont. Up to $99 Cont. Patricia Petrut Curtis Frye Corey Rivers Dan&Kelly Galloway Judi Rolandt Sandra Graham Nadia Torres-Chinn Erica Grogan Lynn Walters Warren Guykema&Kate Daniel Jan&Homer Wood Elizabeth Healy Mark&Tami Woolsey Sharon Hegewald Scott&Kym Hytrek $100 — $249 Jack&Alayne Hudspeth Van Huynh Anonymous Jean F Keller Barbara&Clayton Anderson Carole Kellerman Gary&Nancy Bennett Matthew Kocmieroski&Elaine Schmidt John Bell Evelyn Schmidt Jennifer Bolton Robert Kremers Jeff Bruner Reuben Kruse Sandra Burroughs Mark Larson Rosemary Doupe Alice Larson Paul Dromgoole Barbara Lent David Durham Robin Leonard Carl&Jane Elam Ron Manuel&Yolanda Trout-Manuel Jacklyn Fraizer Richard&Carmen Ode Rick Gherst&Karen Williams Mark&Kathryn Powell Gabi Galloway&Noah Towe Faron Presley II Erik&Lora Harshfield Alexandra Rannow Eli&Kayla Heard-Rising Elizabeth Robichaud Sandra Jones Heather Rutledge Bill Levey Paul Sayan Janice Lee Joanne Seng ymes Grant&Matthew Macleod Peter&Stephanie Starr Joan Mason Ron Starr Jenny Moller Sonja Stendal Paul Mueller&Laura Moore-Mueller Mando Surita Jennifer O'Hara Melissa Sykes Diane&Jack Oxford Chris Sykes Tony&Monica Paustian Elise Sykes Lisa&Wayland Scarf Clinton Taylor Paulette&David Sitzenstock Phil&Rebecca Towe Jay D Sprenger Jonah Towe Sheryl Workman Lois Trapp Meghan&Ryan Wagner Ryan Wagner McKenzie Youngman&Max Rinehart Shelley Warner Brian&Melinda Wharton Up to $99 Gifts were made Anonymous • Josie Addington in honor of Ian Alexander&Jaime Husmillo Meri C3 Don Africk Walt Bishop Roni Banaga Charles A.Booth Rodger Burnett&Joyce Ramee Mark Hancock Patricia Chubb Kathrine Hansen Anne Derezes George Weis Patricia Deuter and to the Lee Valenta Legacy Fund Anne Dillon Bethany Ferguson Ruth C3 Jim Fletcher JuLee Fiebelkorn Page 19 of 76 LINK UP # A ilk WaMI aigiIlk S r : -... ,,,.\. s'ilt of Nom 4111 :11 - _ \I', Ilt , 4/ . C a _,7- ‘ .it:-- 11•A: a i .\--.1 , -3 . . 4 _.-. . . -, . i ii 4 I . . ;. d i c „ �r Connecting Classrooms to What the students had to the Concert Hall say: Link Up, designed by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music "I had s000 much fun with singing and playing Institute, brings music learning from classroom to recorders and listening to the music" concert hall. All Auburn School District and Muckleshoot Tribal School fourth graders receive "Thank you for taking us to the orchestra! It a fun, high-quality curriculum, culminating in a was so much fun!" performance where students sing, play, and dance alongside Auburn Symphony Orchestra. "It was pure awesomeness. It felt magical!" 50% 71 100% 7 of surveyed students said they want to of Auburn School District and Muckleshoot join band or orchestra next year Tribal School 4th graders served 1/3 71 43% 71of surveyed students said their favorite of surveyed students said their favorite part part was playing along with the Auburn was listening to the Auburn Symphony Symphony Page 20 of 76 l' - THLS BEAUTIFUL EART �� . Sun , October12, 2025, 2:30pm 1 i • Auburn Performing Arts Center Wesley Schulz,conductor Jiji,guitar 4 J I Gabriela Lena FRANK-Elegia Andina Joaquin RODRIGO-Concierto de Aranjuez guitar Felix MENDELSSOHN-Symphony No.4,"Italian" HOLIDAY SPECTACUL Monday, December 8, 2025, 7pm Auburn Performing Arts Center Wesley Schulz,conductor Jimmie Herrod,vocalist Jimmie i[LI 1 t,d Celebrate the season with Auburn Symphony's annual -limit t{ r•orali.rl holiday tradition!Ajoyful evening of music and cheer awaits! JOYFUL TRIUMPH ,. ... . •• Sunday,January 25, 2026, 2:30pm Auburn Performing Arts Center Wesley Schulz,conductor Rachel Lee Priday,violin dr t 3,lu rc �� Adam SCHOENBERG-Cool Cat i Max BRUCH-Scottish Fantasy,op.46 - Sergei PROKOFIEV-Symphony No.5,op.100,B-flat Major NIGHT AT THE OSCARS N@HT_ Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7pm �IMI' + Federal Way Performing Arts&Event Center 1/'1�1 I. Wesley Schulz,conductor Experience the thrill of Hollywood's greatest musical moments!Auburn Symphony -.,. 4, P brings the magic of the silver screen to the concert hall with iconic scores from Oscar-winning and nominated films—an unforgettable night of cinematic splendor. SUMMIT, MYTHS & MUSIC Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2:30pm 4'- Federal Way Performing Arts&Event Center Wesley Schulz,conductor Stephen Lias,composer Stepflen Lias Carl NIELSEN-Helios Overture ii Benjamin BRITTEN-Peter Grimes:Four Sea Interludes coinhi lser Stephen LIAS-Mt.Rainier commission,"It Stands Alone" _AWL_ ANTONIN DVORAK-AMERICAN SUITE = to MOZART REQUIEM Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2: pm Federal Way Performing Arts&Event Center AI urn Wesley Schulz,conductor Karen P.Thomas,Seattle Pro Musica s -•le Symphony Osvaldo GOLIJOV-Oceana pro mu5lca Orchestra Wolfgang MOZART-Requiem,K.626 w�M Sthuk.Mwi I]i,eitor 253-887-7777 0 info@auburnsymphony.org ® @ auburnsymphonyo Iri @auburnsymphony Auburn Symphony Orchestra auburnsymphony.org Page 22 of 76 l'-) 24/25 Auburn Symphony ert.4041.. Orchestra Wesley Schulz, Music Director Radical Rachmaninoff Ode to Joy Sunday,October 13, 2024, 2:30 PM Sunday, May 4,2025, 2:30 PM Auburn Performing Arts Center Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center Wesley Schulz, conductor Wesley Schulz, conductor Dominic Cheli, piano Symphony Tacoma Voices Jessica Meyer,composer Geoffrey Boers,Artistic Director and Conductor A world premiere,the most difficult piano piece Maria Mannisto, soprano ever written, and a symphony portraying the Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano majestic Nordic forests. Brendan Tuohy,tenor Zachary Lenox, baritone Holiday Spectacular Revel in the joy of Beethoven's Ninth through the featuring Jimmie Herrod familiar Ode to Joy theme and Bates' creative film Sunday, December 9, 2024,7 PM that flies you through the orchestra. Auburn Performing Arts Center Wesley Schulz, conductor Music at the Market A festive evening for the whole family filled with Sunday,July 14,2024,11 AM traditional and new holiday music and treats. Les Gove Park Come shop to the delightful sounds of the Soulful Serenade Auburn Symphony Brass Quintet Sunday,January 26, 2025,2:30 PM Auburn Performing Arts Center Summer Sounds Wesley Schulz, conductor Wednesday,August 7,2024,6:30 PM Nathan Chan, cello Les Gove Park A soulful Cello concerto and an Pack a picnic and enjoy the Auburn Symphony Woodwind Quintet invigorating symphony from the Romantic era's troubled genius. Strings in the Garden Sunday,August 25,2024,2 PM The Magical Music Soos Creek Botanical Gardens of Harry Potter Beautiful music with the best view in town Saturday, March 1, 2025,7 PM Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center Wesley Schulz, conductor Escape to the magical world of Harry Potter Season Kickoff Party through the iconic soundtrack. Saturday,September 14,2024,7 PM Postmark Center for the Arts • • Come party and preview the upcoming season Visions of America Part of the American Music Festival Tango Fandango Guitar Quintet Sunday,April 6,2025, 2:30 PM Saturday,November 23,2024,7pm Auburn Performing Arts Center Postmark Center for the Arts Wesley Schulz, conductor Justin Davis,skilled guitarist(and resident of Auburn) Hear iconic American composers including Aaron with ASO string quartet Copland's bucolic The Tender Land Suite and Carlos Simon's joyful Four Black American Dances. From Sea to Shining Sea 'f the American Music Festival Saturday,March 29,2025,7pm Postmark Center for the Arts An intimate concert featuring music of America Page 23 of 11 Benefits to Season Tickets How to buy tickets0 i Save Money Save up to $60 when you purchase a Online: auburnsymphony.org �� L .. 6 or 4 concert package. • American Music Festival • ., Mail: Send a check and the form below •Z • •t •.A. t ii 4 / Priority seating Season ticket buyers can reserve to Auburn Symphony, P.O. Box 2186, mi '■ • - their seats for the whole season before tickets are Auburn, WA 98071 1- .� • 1 The Auburn Symphony Orchestra has long been a champion of on sale to the general public. Phone: Call 253 887 7777(have your 1 • "ar 0, American music. For one week in April 2025 we are ��;,. • Special Events Member only events with Wesley Mastercard or Visa information ready) { �i Schulz, Rachel Perry, and musicians. 1■ going to celebrate our obsession with American composers �1 Renewing? Look for an email from us 4. •• t Scan here to purchase a by staging a series of concerts and discussions. Our Mainstage -- _ ...il Music recordings Be on the lookout for exclusive for a quick and easy renewal. Reserve your ticket package. program at Auburn Performing Arts Center will be dedicated to ' _. �••.. access to recordings of past performances. seats before single tickets go on sale July 1. the works of Samuel Barber, Carlos Simon and Aaron Copland. / • , )Ticket information A chamber performance will take place at the Postmark Center r —.. Ticket Package $ 4 seats Total for the Arts titled, From Sea to Shining Sea, where you'll get an Print at Home and Mobile ticket holders 6 Symphony I General $210 x =$ do not need to stop at the box office for up close look at American chamber music. Other events will Concerts Student/Under 25 $72 x =$ printed tickets, simply show your paper or include lectures, discussions, and exhibits about current trends ' phone to the ushers. If you would like to in composition as well as classical music at large in America. • 4 Concerts General $148 x =$ receive paper tickets,they will be mailed in w, f (chooseSeptember.Tickets may also be held at Will below) I Student/Under 25 $48 x =$ Call and can be picked up beginning one hour prior to the concert. Credits: Photo of Radical Rachmaninoff _ The Magical Music of Harry Potter 1 Tr , Ticket Exchanges Carlos Simon by . __ . . .. Holiday Spectacular _ Visions of America Kendall Bessent. .,, ---� Tickets are non-refundable, however !. i zia Iiii Robert Schumann's Sym. No.4 _ Ode to Joy Aaron Copland at . +t- • --- •--- This year we are the exchanges to a different date may be - . 1 • --- - Chamber requested at least 24 hours prior to the Rock Hill from the Iii '-. 'i 11 ..+~���' leading orchestra in General $50 x =$ Library of Congress 1.,.,. .... , Concerts (2) performance. , ; -_- a commissioning Wheelchair Accessibility 2023781786. - a 'r it ". -. consortium with Mobile or Print Photo of Jessica ""'r„ Ticket Paper tickets sent Wheelchair accessible seating and parking composer Jessica at Home tickets $ Meyer performing Delivery via USPS add $10 are free is available at all of our venues.When at Spoleto USA by l lM+yy" �i �� Meyer.This means that ordering tickets, please look for wheelchair we are commissioning a Add a tax-deductible contribution to hel seating and state any special needs so that Bill Struhs. p _ new piece of music from provide seating for underserved $ we can best accommodate your seating V composer Jessica Meyer communities at ASO concerts. preferences. �� with partner orchestras TOTAL $ — from around the country Venue addresses and Auburn Symphony Auburn Performing Arts Center y -,y will perform the world premiere of this new work in October Your Contact Information 702 4th St NE,Auburn,WA 98002 .. of 2024. 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F4 k 1.�' it.' 4111171.1774<: Ilk •A i 1 Auburn Symphony .0-- eaft04/1Orchestra Wesley Schulz, Music Director .--. --7 ; fr i / `� `IOf r �. tz „lee 6ao.AuogdwAsuJngne@o;ui l[086 VM'uangny'g81Z xog Od uo!lepossy AuogdwAs wngny 1,uo diuATT NO1ONIHSVM uJncinn N J lg11l• Page 25 of 76 Auburn Symphony OrchestraWesley Schulz Music Director .11.11. 11 41140b Ad Hoklay Spectacular with Tim Pavino, vocalist Monday, Denmber 9, 2024, 7pm Auburn Performing Arts Center AdBURN Wesley Schulz, music participated in the Cascade Conducting Masterclass and Holiday Spectacular Monday, December 9, 7:00 PM masterclasses presented by Neil Varon,Gerard Schwarz,and director and conductor Sarah Ioannides.Zane's most recent performances have been Wesley Schulz is widely recognized for with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Wesley Schulz, Music Director and Conductor his superb programming and spirited Tim Pavino,vocalist Zane Kistner, Assistant Conductor N.4 yet heartfelt music making with orchestras.At home with masterworks, Broadway World winner,Aliw Awards Tim Pavino,vocalist 'Jik' contemporary music as well as pops,the 1i winner,and Awit Awards nominee, Cultural Voice of North Carolina deems Schulz's conducting r: Tim Pavino,recently released his A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson "spectacular."Schulz is Music Director and Conductor of the first international collaboration with with students from Auburn Riverside High School Auburn Symphony Orchestra(WA)and recently completed Indonesian composer/producer Ifa Melinda Wharton,Director four successful seasons as the Associate Conductor of .... Fachir entitled Your Eyes distributed by the North Carolina Symphony.Prior to this,Schulz was Underdog Music PH and published by Sony Music Publishing The Nightmare Before Christmas Danny Elfman/orch.N.C.Raine a Conducting Fellow at the Seattle Symphony,Assistant Indonesia.His previous original recordings include Filipino Conductor of the Britt Festival Orchestra and Education and prolific composer Cecile Azarcon-Inocentes're-written Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson Family Conductor for the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Tagalog version of her classic hit How Did You Know entitled Conducted by Gala Auction winner,Elli Husmillo-Alexander; Key to Schulz's success is his passion for diversifying classical Ikaw At Ikaw Lang,Dalangin,Good Vibes,No More You and daughter of Jaime Husmillo and Ian Alexander music and expanding the concert hall to include all listeners.He I,ASOP's People's Choice Award Winner Ikaw Lamang,and has collaborated with some of the most dynamic musical artists a special recording with Cebu music organization Kadasig The Christmas Song Mel Torme and Robert Wells/arr.Gary Fry PhilippeQuint,Bella Hristova,Richard entitled Hanggang Sa Hull written by Jude Gitamondoc for of our time including pp the victims of COVID-19,to name a few. 0 Holy Night Adolphe Adam and John S.Dwight/arr.Gary Fry Lin,Leslie Odom Jr,Pink Martini,Randall Goosby,Cirque de la Symphonie,John Williams,Amos Lee and many more. His theatre experiences include:Repertory Philippines-The Tim Pavino,vocalist When not on the podium,Schulz enjoys spending time with his Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off(2021),Miong(2019)/ Five Variants of"Dives and Lazarus" Ralph Vaughan Williams partner,Cameron,a sign-language interpreter,their two dogs, Ateneo Blue Repertory-Next to Normal(2020)/Atlantis Chewbacca and Han Solo and participating in CrossFit. Theatrical Entertainment Group-Beautiful:The Carole King Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arr.&orch.Matt Riley Musical(2019),Side Show(2018),Matilda(2017),&Jersey Emilie Choi,violin Zane Kistner, assistant Boys:The Story of Frankie Valli&The Four Seasons(2016) conductor /Ben Cab @ 50 Sabel(2015)/Julie Borromeo's Performing «� IVt�RJ'YYU1(41l Zane Kistner,t. originally from Salem, Arts'-The Fantasticks(2013-2014). 1 ' Ilt On Christmas Day Stephen Amundson Oregon,earned a Bachelor of Music in Coming from The Voice of the Philippines coached under Music Education at the University of the team of Tony&Olivier award winner Lea Salonga, Conducted by Zane Kistner Puget Sound in Tacoma,Washington. and a recording artist at dhishumABS-CBN'sble theatre beginnings in euphonium and conducting.During his time in Tacoma, his hometown of Seattle Washington.He performed,light Sana Ngayong Pasko Jimmy Borja/arr.&orch.Saunder Choi Zane performed as a soloist and substitute musician,most and costume directed,ushered,early on with his Juanita Auburn Symphony Orchestra commission and world premiere notably as a featured soloist on Seattle's King FM Classical High School Drama productions also earning him a Double radio station.Zane also won the 2017 Northwest Brass Superior award at The International Thespian Festival for Tim Pavino,vocalist Festival Solo Competition,which gave him the opportunity solo musical performance.In later years Tim took musical Twas the Night Before Christmas arr.Gary Fry to perform and record with Brass Band Northwest.As an theatre workshops in local companies including The 5th educator,Zane worked as the assistant conductor of the Puget Avenue Musical Theatre Company prior to moving to Manila Tim Pavino,vocalist Sound Youth Wind Ensemble and the Puget Sound University in 2011.Now celebrating more than 10 years in the industry, A Holly and Jolly Sing-Along! Jim Stephenson Concert Winds.Recently,Zane completed his Master of there is no sign of Tim stopping his profound love for theatre Music in Orchestral Conducting under Dr.Jonathan Girard at while continuing to maintain his position in the Philippine the University of British Columbia.At UBC,Zane has worked pop music scene. as the assistant conductor for both the UBC Symphony Tim Pavino,vocalist appearance sponsored in part by the Lee Valenta Legacy Fund. Orchestra,and the UBC Chamber Orchestra Festival and Photo credits:Wesley Schulz by Rosemary Dai Ross, Tim Pavino by Ahleks Fusilero In the lobby:Green River College Carolers Page 27 of 76 ���'i f - Jingle bells,jingle bells,jingle all the way! Johnny wants a pair of skates, Holiday Greetings ��� Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! Susie wants a sled. from Auburn Symphony Orchestra! Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la... Jingle bells,jingle bells,jingle all the way! Nelly wants a story-book, 'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la... Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! One she hasn't read. Music is a central part of the holiday season.Have Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la... you been listening to holiday music for the past Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la... Jingle bells,jingle bells,jingle all the way! As for me I hardly know, month(like me!)or just beginning tonight?As a Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! So I'll go to rest; young musician,my piano teacher always had her See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la... Jingle bells,jingle bells,jingle all the way! Choose for me, dear Santa Claus, students choose holiday pieces for the recital in Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la... Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! What you think is best. October to have enough preparation time-perhaps Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la... that's why I start my holiday music binge so early! While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la... .1 I always enjoyed hearing her play snippets of The% and the civil46# The lit) t4 different pieces and it felt impossible to choose a q�. Heft The holly and the ivy, Joy to the world! the Lord is come; favorite.Holiday music evokes the full range of d J"" When they are both full grown, Let earth receive her King; emotion-mainly cheer,sometimes silliness,but Dashing through the snow, Of all the trees that are in the wood, Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, with a small dose of contemplative melancholy. In a one horse open sleigh, the holly bears the crown. And heav'n and nature sing. We hope to display the same emotions here tonight O'er the fields we go, 0 the rising of the sun And heav'n and nature sing. and bring you all along during the journey. Laughing all the way. and the running of the deer, And heaven and heaven and nature sing. Bells on bob-tail ring, We are excited to welcome vocalist Tim Pavino to The playing of merry organ Joy to the Earth! the Savior reigns; Making spirits bright, share a piece of the Filipino holiday tradition,plus Sweet singing in the choir. Let men their songs employ. What fun it is to laugh and sing our youngest conductor ever for Sleigh Ride.Music a sleighing song tonight! Oh! While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Director Wesley Schulz,Assistant Conductor Zane idV d 'OU St. cJ Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Kistner,and the Orchestra are sure to delight,and Jingle bells,jingle bells,jingle all the way! Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. we welcome you to join us for the community sing- Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, along at the end.We hope you enjoy the festive Jingle bells,jingle bells,jingle all the way! Lean your ear this way;treats and cozy drinks in the lobby and don't forget Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! Don't you tell a single soul, FeeIvo,Ye*a err%Clwi1mut to tell Santa that you're on the nice list this year! What I'm going to say. A day or two ago, Christmas Eve is coming soon; We wish you a Merry Christmas; Have a safe and warm holiday season and we look I thought I'd take a ride, Now you dear old man, We wish you a Merry Christmas; forward to sharing more music with you in 2025! And soon Miss Fanny Bright Whisper what you'll bring to me; We wish you a Merry Christmas was seated by my side. tell me if you can. and a Happy New Year. With cheer, Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Rachel Perry The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemed his lot. When the clock is striking twelve; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. Executive Director We got into a drifted bank When I'm fast asleep, We wish you a Merry Christmas; and then we got upsot! Oh! Down the chimney broad and black, We wish you a Merry Christmas; With your pack you'll creep. We wish you a Merry Christmas Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices. and a Happy New Year. The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted in the concert hall.Thankyou. All the stockings you will find Attention Auburn Sympnony Orchestra Attendees:Photography,filming and podcasts disclaimer: Hanging in a row; Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout tonight's event.These will be used by Auburn Symphony Orchestra for Mine will be the shortest one, marketing and publicity in our publications,on our website,and in social media or in any third party publication.Please contact the event organizer if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity. You'll be sure to know. Page 28 of 76 Auburn Symphony Orchestra Auburn Auburn Symphony Contributors We thank the following for their contributions given between July 1,2023 through November 14,2024 Riverside Government Al&Staci VanderPol Thomas Ginsburg Jacklyn Fraizer Curtis Frye VIOLIN 1 VIOLA OBOE TROMBONE High School Support Sandra Graham Ingrid Fredrickson Jenny Hay $1,000-$1999 Emilie Choi BettyAgent* Shannon Spicciati* Patrick Raichart* 4Culture Julia Greely Dr Robert&Dannda Elizabeth Healy g p Orchestra ArtsWA Gerry&Carole Anderson Michael Hart Frerichs Tyson Hiffman Concertmaster Sue Jane Bryant Noelle Burns Wade Demmert StudentsCity Linda Bielejec g Hegewaldg n' of Auburn Sandra Hixenbaugh Sharon Laura Higdon Jo Cugini Dawn Posey Richard Neff Selina Greso Keith Winkle National Endowment for Elsa&Elliott Fager Elizabeth Homfeldt Lynn&Stephen Johnson Barbara Huseby Associate Concertmaster Melinda Wharton, the Arts Patricia Judd Jean F Keller Sandra Jones George&Janie Frasier Joyce Ramee Director Mary 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Lora Lee Brown Mark&Tan Woolsey Kuhlman Nancy Boyce Jane Sharp Nancy Colson $250-$499 Don Crawley Patricia Chubb and to the Lee Valenta Jack&Alayne Hudspeth Music Director Personnel Manager Board of Directors Judy Brown Virginia Crow Diane&Ernie Collier Legacy Fund WesleySchulz Rodger Burnett Nancy Colson Susan Nevers Young&Torin Chon KellyDaniels Don&Janet Crawley A.J.VanderPol,President Tyler Page Linda Elliott Jo Cugini Rosemary Doupe Natalie DeFord We strive to be accurate in Executive Director Music Librarian Kevin Paustian,Vice President Fred&Rita Poe Christine Egle Paul Dromgoole Anne Derezes acknowledging your gifts Rachel Perry Mona Butler Dr.Elsa Fager,Secretary Tallen Franklin Jim&Tan ya Rottle Monty Euston&Susan David Durham Deborah Dougherty Please contact us if we have Suzanne Johnson Jim&Linda Sprenger Peterson Carl&Jane Elam Monty Euston Communications Manager Stage Manager and Bob Spurrell,Treasurer Gail&Bob Spurrell made an error Christy Caravaglio Assistant Conductor Kit Alston Kaelyn Jude Lee Valenta&Trish Borden Robert&Kay Filson Krishna Erickson Ronald Fickes Zane Kistner Linda Bielejec Dolores Kyle, Tallen&Donny Franklin Mark&Amanda Flanery Ruth&Jim Fletcher � Esoo Emeritus,decd. ° NATIONAL /1 CITY OF-*f*11 i���CQ71 ENDOWMENT } 41 II Leavitt Group INDIAN Contact us auburnsymphony.org I info@auburnsymphony.org 1253-887-7777 I P.O.Box 2186,Auburn,WA 98071 ���'��• )fir Northwest ,- 'PM CARTS CULTURE WASHINGTON COLLEGE arts gov ..�,mwsw� Page 29 of 76 What's Next: Soulful Soulful Serenade Serenade - _ Sunday,January 26,2025, 2:30 PM - A Auburn Performing Arts Center \ V Wesley Schulz, conductor Nathan Chan, cello with Nathan Chan,cello The Magical Music of Harry Potter Saturday, March 1,2025,7 PM Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center Sunday,January 26,2025,2:30pm Wesley Schulz, conductor Auburn Performing Arts Center From Sea to Shining Sea Saturday, March 29, 2025,7 PM Postmark Center for the Arts The Magical Music Visions of America of Harry Potter g Sunday,April 6, 2025, 2:30 PM Auburn Performing Arts Center Wesley Schulz, conductor Ode to Joy Sunday, May 4, 2025,2:30 PM Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center Wesley Schulz, conductor Saturday,March 1,2025,7pm Symphony Tacoma Voices Federal Way Performing Arts&Events Center Tickets and information at auburnsymphony.org Mimosas and Melodies Brunch buffet 0 ' k la—fundraiPerformance by violinist Rachel Lee Priday benefit the \ • �• �' '�� education and Live and silent auctions , 0117 artistic programs of • 0' Auburn Symphony ' /II One mimosa included with your ticket alr0 .11 Orchestra Early bird pricing until Feb. 1, $60 Purchase tickets now Sunday,March 23,2025, 12:00pm,Green River College,Lindbloom Center Page 30 of 76 CITY OF J\iJBIJIIF4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: 3rd Quarter 2025 Financial Report through September 2025 (Thomas) (20 January 12, 2026 Minutes) Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Finance Financial Report through Sept 2025, 2025 Q3 Financial Update Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: The Financial Report summarizes the general state of Citywide financial affairs and highlights significant items or trends that the City Council should be aware of. The attachment provides year-to- date financial activity through September 30, 2025, based on financial data available as of November 15, 2025. Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jamie Thomas Page 31 of 76 CITY OF -J �r Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 WASHINGTON This report provides an overview of the City's overall cash-basis financial position for the fiscal period ending September 30, 2025, reflecting data available as of October 27, 2025. References to budget, actual and prior year amounts reflect year-to-date numbers, unless otherwise stated. Year-to-date budget expectations are generally based on the two prior years of data. General Fund Overview Although 2024 ended favorable to both revenue and expenditure projections, the new year has begun with a higher degree of uncertainty. The City anticipates that the favorable variances at the City saw in prior years will diminish in magnitude this year. With the adoption of Ordinance #6991 in August, the 2025 annual budget consists of $106.3 million in revenues and $120.1 million in expenditures - a planned decrease in General Fund balance of$13.8 million. Through the third quarter of 2025, the General Fund outperformed revenue expectations by $7.2 million or 10%. However, General Fund revenue collections are $2.0 million or 3% lower year-to- date than the same period in 2024, mainly due to the final transfer-in of ARPA monies last year. A large contributor to the favorable variance to budget outcome is Business and Occupation (B&O) tax revenue; through the third quarter the City collected $10.1 million in B&O taxes, which includes backdated collections. Despite a strong performance thus far, the City anticipates B&O revenues will decline from a high point of$11.6 million in 2024 as payments related to prior periods decrease. Also contributing to the favorable revenue variance is the expansion of the photo enforcement program, which has generated $1.4 million in revenue year-to-date. The City saw expenditures increase from the same period last year by $5.6 million or 8%. This is due to planned increases in overhead costs, professional services (citywide projects and improvements), and insurance premiums. Overall, General Fund revenues collected through Q3-2025 totaled $81.0 million as compared to the year-to-date budget of$73.8 million, and were$7.2 million, or 10%above budget expectations. General Fund expenditures totaled $79.0 million compared to the year-to-date budget of $89.2 million, resulting in a $10.2 million or 11% underspend. GENERAL FUND REVENUES VS. EXPENDITURES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025 YTS Actuals $81.0 M Revenues YTD Budget $73.8 M YTD Actuals $79.0 M Expenditures YID Budget $89.2 M $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 $110 S120 $MILLIONS Page 32 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 2 Revenue: The following factors had the most significant impact on the budget vs. actual revenue collected: • Business and Occupation Tax: Revenues collected throughout Q3-2025 totaled $10.1 million, exceeding the year-to-date budget by $2.2 million. Some of this favorable variance is due to the collection of tax obligations incurred in prior years, which is not expected to continue at the same level in the future. [pages 8-9] • Interest and Investment Earnings: Throughout Q3-2025, interest and investment earnings have totaled $2.0 million in collections and hold a $1.4 million favorable variance to budget. This is largely due to current investments outperforming expectations throughout this timeframe despite lower interest rates. The City had a large investment mature during this time, contributing to the favorable variance. [pages 19- 20] • Fines and Penalties: Throughout Q3-2025, fines and penalties revenues have totaled $2.5 million and hold a favorable variance against budget projections by $816,000 or 50%. This is mainly due to the fines and penalties assessed on backdated B&O taxes, from which the City has collected $734,000 year-to-date. This program alone accounts for 58% of revenues collected in this category. However, photo enforcement collections compared to prior year totals are down $647,000 or 31%. This was anticipated by the City as the program goal of increasing safety takes effect. [pages 18-19] • Electric Utility Tax: Revenues collected throughout Q3-2025 have totaled $3.8 million, compared to a year-to-date budget of$3.0 million. Electric utility tax revenue collections are the highest they have been in the last eight years, outperforming prior year totals through the same timeframe by$215,000. This is due to higher than anticipated usage and increased rates throughout the City. [pages 9-10] • Intergovernmental: Q3-2025 revenues collected totaled $4.7 million and were$662,000 lower than budget expectations. The timing of collections from federal and state grants are the main contributor to the unfavorable variance. Grants are generally received on a reimbursement basis, meaning that lower revenues in this category correspond to lower expenditures based on the timing of the project underlying the grant award. [page 15] Expenditures: Most of the City's departments operated within year-to-date expectations throughout the third quarter of 2025, with some variances due to the timing of professional services payments. Overall, the favorable variance to the year-to-date expense budget is $10.2 million. Contributing to the favorable variance was a savings in salaries and benefits expenses of roughly $3.4 million; as of the compilation of this report, there were 30 vacant regular full-time positions in the City. Additionally, services and charges were below budget expectations throughout the third quarter by roughly$4.4 million. This is partially due to the timing of spending on non-ARPA related projects in progress within the City. Page 33 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 3 Enterprise Funds Overview The City's enterprise funds account for operations with revenues primarily provided by user fees, charges, or contracts for services. In the prior year, the maturation of certain investments meant that while the enterprise funds continued to see year-over-year increases in interest earnings, these increases were at a lower growth rate than previous periods. Through Q3-2025, interest earnings for the City's enterprise funds were $2.5 million, an increase of$33,000 from Q3-2024. The Water Utility Fund ended Q3-2025 with operating income of $6.7 million, an increase of $681,000 compared to the same period last year. This variance is due primarily to increased revenues from charges for services (+$1.8 million), while expenditures also increased by $1.1 million due to interfund operating expenses, other service charges, and personnel costs. Overall, the fund's operating income has a $2.4 million favorable variance to year-to-date budget expectations, driven by strong performance in charges for service and interest and investment earnings on the revenue side and lower-than-expected service charge expenditures. [pages 24- 25] The Sewer Utility Fund ended Q3-2025 with operating income $119,000 higher than Q3-2024, coming in at $4.1 million. While operating revenues increased $661,000 compared to the same period last year, operating expenditures also increased (+$542,000). The increase in operating expenditures was driven primarily by increased interfund charges (+$449,000). In total, operating income for this fund was $3.4 million higher compared to our budget projections, due to favorable variances in both operating revenues (+$2.5 million) and operating expenses (-$836,000). [page 25] The Stormwater Utility Fund ended Q3-2025 with operating income of $2.5 million, which is relatively flat growth compared to the same period last year (-$2,000). Operating revenues increased $786,000 compared to the prior year, mainly due to an increase in charges for storm service (+$663,000) and interest and investment earnings (+$126,000). Operating expenditures for this fund also increased compared to the prior year (+$788,000), due mainly to increased service charges(+$268,000)and interfund charges (+$464,000). This fund outperformed operating income budget projections by $1.0 million through Q3-2025, due to favorable budget variances in both operating revenues (+$840,000) and expenditures (-$163,000). [page 25] The Solid Waste Utility Fund ended Q3-2025 with operating income of$2.2 million, a $1.8 million increase compared to the prior year. This variance is due primarily to a timing difference between revenues collected for solid waste service and payments made to the City's solid waste provider. Charges for service revenues saw a $1.7 million increase from the prior year due to higher service rates adopted for 2025, while total expenditures were lower than the prior year (-$267,000). In all, operating income for this fund came in $571,000 higher than expected, driven by a favorable budget variance in revenues (+$418,000) and lower than expected expenditures (-$153,000). In general, we expect that increases to charges for service in this fund throughout the year will have corresponding increases in payments to the City's solid waste vendor. [pages 26] Internal Service Funds Overview Internal service funds provide services to other City departments and include functions such as Insurance, Worker's Compensation, Facilities, Innovation & Technology, and Equipment Rental. No significant variances were reported in these funds during Q3-2025. [page 26] Page 34 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 4 General Fund Details The following chart is a detailed breakdown of the General Fund's different sources of revenue and expenditures, broken down by department: General Fund 2025 2025 YTD Budget vs.Actual ! 2024w 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Summary of Sources and Uses Annual YTD YTD Favorable(Unfavorable) YTD Favorable(Unfavorable) Budget Budget Actual Amount Percentage Actual Amount Percentage Operating Revenues Property Tax $ 25,002,800 $ 13,736,200 $ 14,194,727 $ 458,526 3 3 % $ 13,569,223 $ 625,503 4 6% Retail Sales Tax 22,579,330 16,834,100 16,895,384 61,284 04 % 17,118,816 (223,431) (1 3)% Affordable Housing Sales Tax Credit 148,000 98,600 98,938 . 338 0 3 % 99,332 (394) (0 4)% Sales Tax-Rerce County Parks 131,100 97,500 102,818 5,318 5 5 % 100,615 2,203 2 2% Qininal Justice Sales Tax 3,067,500 2,283,900 2,316,067 . 32,167 14 % 2,271,546 44,521 20% Brokered Natural Gas Tax 314,000 262,200 192,390 (69,810) (26.6) % 200,182 (7,792) (3.9)% Oty Utilities Tax 6,828,200 5,166,500 5,562,819 . 396,319 7 7 % 5,104,647 458,172 9 0% Business&Occupation Tax 9,991,700 7,831,449 10,078,038 2,246,589 287 % 8,902,069 1,175,969 132% Admissions Tax 252,500 188,700 377,287I. 188,587 999 % 542,809 (165,521) (305)% Electric Tax 4,695,800 3,008,300 3,785,377 777,077 25 8 % 3,569,944 215,433 6 0% Natural Gas Tax 1,417,400 1,102,200 1,325,698 . 223,498 203 % 1,124,464 201,234 179% Cable Franchise Fee 888,000 666,000 528,346 (137,654) (20.7) % 575,593 (47,247) (8.2)% Cable Utility Tax 917,400 688,050 643,413 . (44,637) (6 5) % 610,963 32,450 5 3% Cable Franchise Fee-Capital 51,200 38,400 26,042 (12,358) (32.2) % 29,819 (3,777) (12.7)% Telephone Tax 606,240 447,638 537,109 . 89,470 200 % 538,112 (1,003) (02)% Solid Waste Tax(external) 987,500 664,111 1,166,485 502,374 75.6 % 892,508 273,978 30.7% Leasehold Excise Tax 286,000 264,314 287,345 23,031 8 7 % 277,328 10,016 3 6% Gambling Excise Tax 287,500 200,081 396,731 196 650 98 3 % 126,426 270,305 213 8% Taxes sub-total $ 78,452,170 $ 53,578,244 $ 58,515,014 $ 4,936,770 9.2 % $ 55,654,396 $2,860,619 5.1 % Business License Fees $ 585,100 $ 402,900 $ 541,969 $ 139,069 34 5 % $ 429,014 $ 112,954 26 3% Building Permits 950,200 708,500 825,996 117,496 16 6 % 655,765 170,231 26 0% Other Licenses&Permits 1,414,300 1,159,000 823,309� (335,691) (290) % 1,047,320 (224,011) (214)% Intergovernmental(Grants,etc) 8,326,643 - 5,352,847 4,690,837 (662,009) (12.4) % 5,914,344 (1,223,507) (20.7)% Charges for Services - N/A General Government Services 5,114,176 3,835,632 3,840,128 4,496 0 1 % 3,378,097 462,032 13 7% Public Safety 1,215,556 911,667 946,568 . 34,901 38 % 1,072,059 (125,491) (117)% Development Services Fees 2,175,100 1,673,900 1,410,518 (263,382) (15 7) % 921,591 488,927 53 1 % Culture and Recreation 3,001,200 2,554,756 3,151,122 596,366 23.3 % 2,933,340 217,783 7.4% Fines and Penalties 2,522,706 1,642,291 2,458,250 815 959 49 7 % 2,765,694 (307,444) (11.1)% Fees/Charges/Fines sub-total $ 25,304,981 $ 18,241,493 $ 18,688,699 $ 447,206 2.5 % $ 19,117,225 $ (428,527) (2.2)% Interest and Investment Earnings $ 782,500 $ 520,674 $ 1,959,343 $ 1,438,669 276.3 % $ 1,648,748 $ 310,595 18.8% Rents and Leases 1,168,180 999,200 1,157,622 158,422 159 % 1,214,999 (57,377) (47)% Contributions and Donations 33,623 27,873 27,032 (841) (3.0) % 18,889 8,143 43.1 % Other Miscellaneous 266,660 218,750 347,066 128,316 58 7 % 701,042 (353,976) (50 5)% Transfers In 206,558 154,919 206,558 51,640 33 3 % 4,619,961 (4,413,403) (95 5)% Insurance Recoveries-Capital&Operating 45,000 33,750 77,588 43 838 129 9 % 42,688 34,899 81 8% Other Revenues sub-total $ 2,502,521 $ 1,955,166 $ 3,775,209 $ 1,820,043 93.1 % $ 8,246,326 $(4,471,117) (54.2)% Total Operating Revenues $106,259,672 $ 73,774,903 $ 80,978,922 $ 7,204,019 9.8 % $ 83,017,947 $(2,039,025) (2.5) % Operating Expenditures _ Council&Mayor $ 1,964,474 $ 1,547,589 $ 1,181,941 $ 365,648 236 % $ 1,102,523 $ 79,418 72% Administration 1,055,607 793,762 681,347 112,416 142 % 979,165 (297,818) (304)% Human Resources 2,750,455 2,070,856 2,023,648 47,208 23 % 1,933,821 89,827 4 6% Municipal Court&Probation 3,754,752 3,336,514 3,560,658 (224,144) (6,7) % 2,959,756 600,902 203% Finance 6,128,609 4,592,886 4,405,972 186,915 41 % 3,646,091 759,881 208% Oty Attorney 4,804,178 3,734,379 3,507,449 226,930 61 % 3,895,883 (388,434) (10,0)% Court 85,906 64,430 - 64,430 1000 % - - N/A% CommundyDevelopment 8,920,635 6,422,772 5,101,251 1,321,520 206 % 4,921,097 180,154 37% Human Services 5,176,012 3,884,120 1,854,850 2,029,270 52.2 % 1,869,406 (14,556) (0.8)% Office of Equity 1,051,203 794,449 411,055 383,394 483 % 668,302 (257,247) (38.5)% Jail-SCORE 5,900,000 4,425,300 3,945,359 479,941 10.8 % 3,243,984 701,375 21.6% Police 40,475,805 30,480,518 28,508,342 1,972,177 65 % 25,896,698 2,611,643 101 % Public Works 4,846,501 3,731,183 3,499,218 231,965 62 % 3,900,217 (400,999) (10.3)% Parks,Arts&Recreation 17,519,424 13,276,645 12,651,534 625,110 4 7 % 12,465,695 185,839 1 5% Streets 5,811,498 4,181,422 4,160,904 20,518 05 % 3,370,654 790,250 234% Non-Departmental 9,843,185 5,877,111 3,513,152 2,363,959 402 % 2,580,051 933,100 362% Total Operating Expenditures $120,088,244 $ 89,213,935 $ 79,006,679 $ 10,207,256 11.4 % $ 73,433,344 . ,• r, - 7.6% Page 35 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 5 General Fund Revenues Budget Vs Actual Property Tax Retail Sales Tax 16.9M S&❑Tax 10.1M External Utilities Tax 8.0M Intergovernmental 4.7M City Utilities Tax General Gov't Services �- Other Taxes 3.8M Culture&Recreation 3.2M Licenses and Permits 2.2M Fines&Penalties 2.5M Development Services FeesMI Public Safety k Rents&Leases UM Interest&InvestmentsII Other Miscellaneous 52k Transfers-in 207k 0 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M ■Annual Budget ■YTD Budget ■YTDActual Page 36 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 6 Revenue Tax revenues, including property, sales/use, utility, business & occupation, gambling, and admissions taxes provide over 72% of all resources supporting general governmental activities. Licenses, charges for services, intergovernmental revenue (grants, state shared revenue, etc.)and fines contribute a further 23% of total revenue to the General Fund. The remaining 5% is comprised of a combination of different sources which are considered to be one-time resources. The following section provides additional information on the most significant tax resource streams. Property Tax collections through the third quarter totaled roughly $14.2 million, approximately $459,000 or 3% above budget projections. As depicted in the graphic below, the majority of property taxes are collected during the months of April and October, coinciding with the due dates for county property tax billings. Property Taxes 1=2025 Budget —II—2025 YTD Actual —2024Actual $30 $25 — $20 0 $14.2 M $15 $10 $5 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Retail Sales Tax collections throughout Q3-2025 totaled $16.9 million, representing taxes remitted to the City of Auburn based on sales from November 2024 through July 2025. Overall, these revenues decreased by$223,000, or-1%, from Q3-2024 collections. Industries were split in overall collections, including automotive (+$106,631), manufacturing (+$21,371), miscellaneous (+$27,004), and transportation and warehousing (+$13,518). Bringing the year-over-year change to a decrease were the construction (-$203,160), retail trade (-$109,321), and services (-$79,226) categories. The year-over-year change in the wholesale trade category was negligible (-$247). In comparison to the year-to-date budget, these revenues are also favorable by nearly $61,000 or 0.4% through the third quarter. Historically, the City collects more sales tax revenues during the second half of the year, mainly due to spending related to the holiday seasons. The City's retail sales tax budget is $22.6 million for fiscal year 2025, a budgeted decrease of $326,000 from the prior year actuals. Based on year-to-date performance, collections may come in at or be slightly lower than this amount by year-end. In its July 2025 economic forecast, King County estimated' that sales tax revenues will have an annual growth of 0.9% from 2024 collections. By comparison, the City's budget currently reflects a decline in sales tax revenues of- 1% from 2024 collections. Auburn generally experiences a higher growth rate than the County 1 King County, WA. 2025. The Office of Economic and Financial Analysis. https://kinacountv.aov/en/leaacv/independent/forecasting. Page 37 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 7 does, and has experienced a smoothed cumulative growth rate2 of 5% between 2019 and 2024. However, the rate of growth is volatile and has a standard deviation of 9.2% between 2006-2024. Retail Sales & Use Tax p 2025 Budget -2024 Actual f 2025 YTS Actual $16.9 M $10 $5 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec i Retail Sales & Use Tax $25 $22.7 $21.6 4 t $26 $18.9 $16.9 • $15 0 $10 $5 $0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YT❑ 2 The constant annual growth rate that,when applied to the baseline value,would result in the same cumulative total over the analysis period as the actual sequence of annual results. Page 38 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 8 The following table breaks out the City's retail sales taxes by major business sector. Comparison of Retail Sales Tax Collections by Group jmiThrough September 2025 2024 2025 Change from 2024 Component Group YTD Actual YTD Actual Amount Percentage Construction $ 1,941,716 $ 1,738,556 $ (203,160) (10.5) % Manufacturing 368,565 389,936 21,371 5.8 % Transportation & Warehousing 242,222 255,740 13,518 5.6 % Wholesale Trade 1,217,938 1,217,690 (247) (0.0) Automotive 3,716,556 3,823,187 106,631 2.9 % Retail Trade 4,896,498 4,787,177 (109,321) (2.2) % Services 4,440,978 4,361,752 (79,226) (1.8) % Miscellaneous 294,342 321,346 27,004 9.2 YTD Total $ 17,118,815 $ 16,895,384 $ (223,431) (1.3) % Business & Occupation (B&O) Taxes are collected from businesses based on either the value of gross receipts or square footage of occupied warehousing space, subject to certain constraints. While the City receives collections throughout the year, B&O taxes are generally received on a quarterly basis. By reconciling against the State's Business Licensing System, the City has been able to identify taxes collectable from prior periods, significantly contributing to the performance of this revenue which will bring the anticipated collection amount well over the budgeted totals for this year. Overall collection through the third quarter of the year totaled $10.1 million versus a year-to-date budget of $7.8 million. Of the $10.1 million collected, roughly$5.7 million or 55% consists of back taxes being paid. Current 2025 collections outpace 2024 collections throughout the same period by$1.2 million (13%), although recovery of back taxes is anticipated to decrease over time. Compared to prior year-to-date totals, the City has collected roughly $1.0 million or 21% more revenue related to gross receipts, while square footage collections are $150,000 or 4% higher. Business&Occupation Tax Through September 2025 2025 Favorable Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Annual Bud•et YTD Bud•et YTD Actual Amount Percenta•e YTD Actual Amount Percenta•e Gross Receipts $ 6,973,700 $ 5,465,954 $ 5,995,499 $ 529,544 9.7% $ 4,969,316 $ 1,026,183 207% 'Square Footage 3,018,000 2,365,495 4,082,540 1,717,045 72.6% 3,932,753 149,786 3 8% Total $ 9,991,700 $ 7,831,449 $ 10,078,038 $ 2,246,589 28.7% $ 8,902,069 $ 1,175,969 13 2% Page 39 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 9 Business &Occupation Tax 1=12025 Budget -2024 Actual t 2025 YT D Actual $14 $12 510.1 M $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Utility Taxes consist of an 11.5% tax on the gross revenues of water, sewer, storm drainage and solid waste utilities and a 6.0% tax on electric, natural gas, and telephone utilities operating within the City. Of those utilities taxed at 11.5%, the General Fund receives 9.0% while the remaining 2.5% is dedicated to funding City streets projects. The utilities taxed at 6.0% contribute 5.0% to the General Fund and 1.0% to City streets projects. Overall, utility taxes increased by $1.2 million or 10% from Q3-2024 and are $1.9 million favorable to budget. Roughly 71%of the utility taxes collected by the City are represented by the city interfund utility taxes and electric utility taxes. These two revenue sources accounted for$9.3 million of the collected $13.2 million throughout the third quarter of 2025. Currently, the largest portion of the overall favorable variance to budget occurs within the electric utility taxes category due to an increase in usage and higher electric rates effective in 2025. The remaining favorable variances are due to the collection of backdated taxes. The City anticipates the collection of backdated taxes to be continuous, but influxes from newly-discovered businesses will slow. Furthermore, external utility taxes are$502,000 above budget expectations and $274,000 above prior year totals. This is largely due to higher revenues from solid waste haulers, which increased their rates at the beginning of the year. With this rate change, the City anticipates these revenues will continue the favorable variance throughout the year. Telephone taxes decreased slightly from Q3-2024 by$1,000, which was mainly the result of the timing of collections from prior year activity. Telephone taxes are collected in arrears on a quarterly basis, which causes the timing variance from prior year and quarters. The table and charts below demonstrate the various utility tax revenues and show actual revenues compared to budget. Note that these amounts represent only the General Fund portion of revenues, and do not contain those revenues allocated for funding City streets projects. Page 40 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 10 Utility Tax by Type(General Fund Po Through September 2025 2025 Favorable(Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Annual Budget YTD Budget I YTD Actual Amount Percentage YTD Actual Amount Percentage City Interfund Utility Taxes $ 6,828,200 $ 5,166,500 $ 5,562,819 $ 396,319 7.7% $ 5,104,647 $ 458,172 9.0% Electric 4,695,800 3,008,300 3,785,377 777,077 25.8% 3,569,944 215,433 6.0% Natural Gas 1,417,400 1,102,200 1,325,698 223,498 20.3% 1,124,464 201,234 17.9% Telephone 606,240 447,638 537,109 89,470 20.0% 538,112 (1,003) -0.2% Extemal Utility Taxes 987,500 664,111 1,166,485 502,374 75.6% 892,508 273,978 30.7% Brokered Natural Gas 314,000 262,200 192,390 (69,810) -26.6% 200,182 (7,792) -3.9% Cable 917,400 688,050 643,413 (44,637) -6.5% 610,963 32,450 5.3% Total $ 15,766,540 $ 11,339,000 $ 13,213,292 $ 1,874,292 16.5% $ 12,040,820 $ 1,172,472 9.7% Utility Tax Revenues I=2025Budget f2025 YTD Actual -2024Actu2. $20 $15 $13.2 M 0 $10 $5 $D Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Utility Tax Revenues $zo $15.8 $15,4 $15 $13.2 $13.2 $12.7 ; $12.8 • N � $10 $5 $0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD Page 41 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 11 Note: The significant jump from 2022 ($12.8 million) to 2023 ($15.8 million) is largely due to higher service revenue following a rate increase effective in 2023, combined with higher service usage and the collection of B&O taxes on businesses that provide utility services. An Admission Tax of 5.0% is placed on charges for general admission, season tickets, cover charges, etc. which are generally collected on a quarterly basis. Admission tax revenues of approximately $377,000 collected through September 2025 were significantly lower (-31%) than Q3-2024. This is largely due to a one-time payment received in 2024 as part of an agreement. Controlling for this non-recurring payment, admission taxes are still reporting an unfavorable variance of roughly $59,000 from prior year actuals. However, this revenue holds a favorable variance to budget of$189,000 through the third quarter. Admission Tax Revenues i=2025 Budget f 2025 YTD Actual -2024 Actual 5700 $600 $500 $377.3 K $400 0 x H $300 $200 $100 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov :.. Gambling Tax applies to all card games, punch board games, pull tabs, bingo games, raffles and amusement games played within City limits. The majority of gambling tax revenues are collected from card games (69%) and amusement games (19%). At $397,000 through the third quarter, collections are $270,000 higher than 2024 year-to-date totals and report a $197,000, or 98%, favorable variance to budget. The primary drivers of the favorable variance are higher collections from card games (+$166,000) and punch boards and pull tabs (+$29,000). Gambling tax revenues have historically exhibited high volatility both month-over-month and year-over-year: excluding 2021 (due to COVID-19 restrictions), recent revenues through the third quarter of the year average about$182,000 but have been as high as $244,000 (2023)and as low as $60,000 (2020). The City will be monitoring these taxes closely, along with sales tax, as they serve as an indicator of disposable income in the economy. Page 42 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 12 Gambling Tax Revenues 1=12025Budget —0-2025VTDActual —2024Actual 5566 $396.7 K $400 $300 O $200 $100 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Licenses and Permits include business licenses, building permits, plumbing, electric and other licenses and permit fees. Building permit fees and other licenses (excavation, street/curb, and plumbing permits) typically comprise most of the budgeted revenue in this category, at approximately 32% and 48%, respectively. The annual Business License renewal fee for each business located within the City is $107, with the renewal cycle beginning on the date the business was originally granted a license. Year-to-date collections totaled $542,000 so far in 2025 compared to $429,000 in 2024, a 26% increase. Historically, business license collections have been a highly volatile revenue source, and as such were budgeted conservatively. Through discovery and B&O tax use of the State's Business Licensing System, these revenues have become more consistent. Comparing budget to actual revenue, business licenses are favorable by$139,000 or 35% versus budget projections. The City generally sees the highest collection amounts during the first and fourth quarters of the year due to the renewal cycle. Page 43 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 13 Business License Revenues 02025Budget f2025'IT DActual -2024 Actual $700 $600 $542.0 K $500 2 $4O0 a $300 $zoo $100 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Noy Dec Business License Revenues $800 $640 $583 $600 $542 • $424 co o $400 $326 $354 $200 $0 2020 2021 2022 2023 202/ 2025 YTD Building Permit revenues collected through September 2025 totaled $826,000. Building permits are approximately$170,000 higher than 2024 collections year-to-date; likewise,there is a favorable variance against the budget of $117,000 (17%). A large contributing factor for this favorable variance versus 2024 totals is the increased valuation of construction permits on warehouses. However, the number of permits submitted throughout the third quarter decreased by 26% over the same period last year, representing a decreased workload of construction throughout the City. There are two highly valued projects currently in progress in the City that account for the bulk of permit revenues through this timeframe. Page 44 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 14 Building Permit Revenues ©2025Budget —0-2025 YTD Actual —2024Actual $1.2 $1.0 $0.8 K $0.8 .,,,40001111111111111111 $0.6 $0.4 Sa $0.0 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Building Permit Revenues $2.5 $2.0 N o $1.5 2 $1.0 $1.0 $0.8 $1.3 $0.8 $0.8 • $0.9 $0.5 $0.0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD Page 45 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 15 Intergovernmental revenues include grants and stimulus monies (direct and indirect federal, state, and local), revenue from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT)compact as well as state shared revenues. Collections throughout Q3-2025 totaled $4.7 million and were $662,000 unfavorable to budget expectations. Much of this unfavorable variance is due to the timing of collection on federal and state grants. These grant revenues are generally collected on a cost reimbursement basis; throughout the end of 2024 and into the beginning of 2025, several projects have been delayed, causing the delay in collecting the reimbursement. The City anticipates that the identified projects will be completed and reimbursed in 2025. Furthermore, the City's proposed 2025 MIT compact request was approved at a lower amount than requested; revenues from the request started to be collected in the beginning of the second quarter. Intergovernmental Revenues(Grants,Entitlements&Services) Through September 2025 2025 Favorable(Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Bud•et YTD Bud•et YTD Actual Amount Percenta•e YTD Actual Amount Percenta•e Federal Grants $ 1,113,661 $ 556,831 $ 79,886 $ (476,944) -85.7% $ 82,994 $ (3,108) -3.7% State Grants 1,219,500 837,900 653,469 (184,431) -22.0% 574,700 78,769 13.7% Interlocal Grants 469,682 249,500 158,119 (91,381) -36.6% 347,600 (189,480) -54.5% Muckleshoot Casino Seances 1,800,000 900,000 1,257,830 357,830 39.8% 2,187,210 (929,380) -42.5% State Shared Revenues: Streamlined Sales Tax 460,900 345,675 358,457 12,782 3.7% 448,071 (89,614) -20.0% Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax 1,173,700 886,300 742,423 (143,877) -16.2% 811,840 (69,418) -8.6% Criminal Justice-High Cnme 291,200 218,400 229,823 11,423 5.2% 216,565 13,258 6.1% Criminal Justice-Population 34,500 25,500 26,932 1,432 5.6% 25,168 1,764 7.0% Criminal Justice-Special Prof]. 121,100 89,900 94,324 4,424 4.9% 88,491 5,833 6.6% Marijuana Excise Tax 200,600 150,450 147,446 (3,004) -2.0% 170,881 (23,435) -13.7% State DUI 7,800 5,850 6,245 395 6.7% 6,740 (495) -7.4% Fire Insurance Tax 121,600 121,600 - (121,600) -100.0% -Liquor Excise 645,300 464,616 431,354 (33,262) -7.2% 451,204 (19,851) -4.4% Liquor Profit 667,100 500,325 504,531 4,206 0.8% 502,880 1,651 0.3% Total State Shared: 3,723,800 2,808,616 2,541,534 (267,082) -9.5% 2,721,841 (180,307) -6.6% YTD Total $ 8,326,643 $ 5,352,847 $ 4,690,837 $ 662,009 -12.4% $ 5,914,344 $ 1,223,507 -20.7% Intergovernmental Revenues (Grants, Entitlements& Services) $12 $10.2 $10 $8.0 c $8 $6.9 0 63 $5 9 2 $6 $4.7 • $4 $2 $0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD Note: 2020 revenue was higher than normal due to the receipt of$3.8 million in federal CARES grant money from the Department of Treasury. Page 46 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 16 Charges for Services consist of general governmental service charges, public safety charges, development service fees, and culture and recreation fees. Charges for services revenues collected through September 2025 totaled $9.3 million and were $372,000, or 4%, more than expected to date. This was mainly due to culture and recreation revenues (specifically, recreation classes) generating higher than anticipated revenue. Charges for Services by Type Through September 2025 2025 Favorable(Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Annual Bud et YTD Bud et YTD Actual Amount Percents a YTD Actual Amount Percents e General Government $ 5,114,176 $ 3,835,632 $ 3,840,128 $ 4,496 0.1% $ 3,378,097 $ 462,032 13.7% (Public Safety 1,215,556 911,667 946,568 34,901 3.8% 1,072,059 (125,491) -11.7% (Development Services 2,175,100 1,673,900 1,410,518 (263,382) -15.7% 921,591 488,927 53.1% (Culture&Recreation 3,001,200 2,554,756 3,151,122 596,366 23.3% 2,933,340 217,783 7.4% Total $ 11,506,032 $ 8,975,955 $ 9,348,337 $ 372,382 4.1% $ 8,305,087 $ 1,043,250 12.6% The general government revenue category primarily includes the interfund assessment for support departments (Finance, Human Resources and Legal). Operating costs for these departments are charged to the respective General Fund home department and the portion of those costs that provide citywide benefit are recouped from other funds via interfund charges. General government revenues also include fees for passport services, and quarterly administrative expenses related to South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP). The favorable variance of $5,000 to budget is due to the collection of public records requests. Likewise, passport services revenue is generally higher than expected due to the May 7th, 2025, implementation of the Real ID program, which requires either a Real ID or a valid passport to travel by air. Public safety revenues mainly consist of collections for law enforcement services, which are extra duty security services whereby police officers are contracted for, and reimbursement is made by the hiring agency. This category also includes reimbursements from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) for a full-time dedicated police officer and associated expenditures, as well as monies collected from the Auburn School District for services rendered. Public safety revenues collected through the third quarter of 2025 totaled $947,000 and saw a $125,000 decrease from 2024 third quarter totals. The decrease to prior year is largely attributable to lower-than-expected law enforcement service fees, with a corresponding decrease in expenses related to these services. Also comparing 2024 vs 2025, DUI fees have decreased by $52,000. Although, public safety collections hold a favorable variance to year-to-date budget expectations of $35,000 from higher collections in law enforcement services. Development services fee collections consist primarily of plan check fees, facility extension charges, and zoning and subdivision fees. Through Q3-2025, development service fee revenue totaled $1.4 million, which is $263,000 lower than budget expectations but $489,000 higher than prior year-to-date totals. Within this category, favorable variances to year-to-date budget existed in plan check fees (+$334,000), FAC charges (+$88,000), and zoning and subdivision fees (+$45,000). The large variance within plan check fees is the result of assessments on two large development projects within city limits. These variances were offset by an unfavorable variance in other planning and development fees (-$723,000), which is due to the timing of collections on one large project. The City expects to collect the full amount budgeted for that project by the end of the year. As of the third quarter of 2025, the City has already surpassed the annual amount collected in 2024; given the current pace of collections, the City anticipates a favorable variance to budget by year end as well. Page 47 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 17 Development Service Fees $2.0 $1 6 $1.5 $14 $1.3 • $1,1 $1.1 ° $1.0 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD Most Culture and Recreation revenues are derived from green fees and pro shop sales at the Auburn Golf Course, recreational classes, ticket sales at the Auburn Avenue Theater (currently being held at other venues during construction), senior programs, and special events. Overall, this category of revenues outperformed budget expectations by $596,000, or 23%. Nearly 65% of the year-to-date Culture and Recreation revenues have come from the Auburn Golf Course. Green fee revenues have increased by $190,000 or 12% from the same period last year and are favorable to budget by $337,000 year-to-date. The City projects that green fee collections will slow through the remainder of the year, as the golf course typically collects about 65% of its total revenues during the peak months of May through September. Since 2018, green fee revenues have increased annually, seeing a large spike in 2020 through 2021, followed by modest increases during 2022-2024. The City anticipates continued modest growth in 2025 based on updated green fee rates. However, the actual number of rounds played at the golf course decreased by 357 or 1% from the same period last year. Recreation classes represent 20% of year-to-date culture and recreation collections throughout the third quarter and have generally remained consistent from prior year-to-date totals with $630,000 in collections. Ticket sales for performances held at local school venues (previously held at the Auburn Avenue Theater) have decreased by$3,000 or 5% from prior year totals and also carry an unfavorable variance to budget by $15,000. This is mainly due to a decrease in ticket sales at the Performing Arts Center as the popularity of various shows were not as high as last year. With continued community participation in community activities through the remainder of the year the City is expecting a slight increase in revenues throughout 2025. Page 48 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 18 Culture & Recreation 2025 Budget f2025 YTD Actual -2024Actual $4 $3.2 M $3 0 $2 $1 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Fines & Penalties include civil penalties (such as code compliance fines), parking and traffic infraction penalties, criminal fines (including criminal traffic, criminal non-traffic, and other criminal offenses) as well as non-court fines such as false alarm fines. The table below shows a detailed breakdown of the different types of fines and penalties collected by the City. Fines&Penalties by Type Through September 2025 2025 Favorable(Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Annual Bud•et YTD Bud•et YTD Actual Amount Percenta•e •Actual MMTEMEZI=. Cral Penalties $ 1,000 $ 891 $ 963 $ 71 8.0% $ 8,783 $ (7,821) -89.0% Civil Infraction Penalties 148,400 111,800 191,154 79,354 71.0% 132,674 58,480 44.1% Photo Enforcement 1,100 600 - (600) -100.0% 157 (157) -100 0% Parking Infractions(School Speed Zone) 2,233,506 1,426,600 1,431,740 5,140 0.4% 2,078,436 (646,696) -31.1% Criminal Traffic Misdemeanor 31,200 21,200 41,147 19,947 94.1% 25,847 15,300 59.2% Criminal Non-Traffic Fines 48,200 37,800 54,483 16,683 44.1% 56,679 (2,195) -3.9% Criminal Costs 12,200 10,400 4,768 (5,632) -54.2% 7,314 (2,546) -34.8% Non-Court Fines&Penalties 47,100 33,000 733,996 700,996 2124.2% 455,806 278,190 61.0% Total $ 2,522,706 $ 1,642,291 $ 2,458,250 $ 815,959 49.7% $ 2,765,694 $ 307,444 -11.1% Total revenues collected through September 2025 were $2.5 million as compared to a budget of $1.6 million and were 50% above budget expectations. This is primarily due to an influx of non- court fines&penalties throughout the third quarter stemming from the assessed fines and penalties regarding the backpay of B&O taxes. Collections of the photo enforcement program, which are classified as parking infractions, have a slight favorable variance but are roughly $647,000 less than prior year. Current trend shows that roughly 36% of photo enforcement collections occur during the fourth quarter. The City is anticipating that the favorable variance to budget to increase. The City contracts with the King County Court to operate its municipal court services. The number of hearings, judgments, and collections activity began decreasing in 2019 and has continued to decline since that time.Although the graph below shows a large spike in revenue in 2023 and 2024, this is almost entirely due to photo enforcement and B&O-related collections. Excluding these sources, the remaining court-related collections have declined to $293,000, approximately one- Page 49 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 19 third of their average for the period of 2015-2019, prior to contracting with King County. The City Council has approved the establishment of a municipal court effective January 1, 2027. Fines& Penalties $5 $4 $37 $3 $2.6 $2.5 0 • 3 $2 $1 $0'6 $0.4 $0.4 $0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD Miscellaneous Revenues consist of investment earnings, income from facility rentals, revenue collected for golf cart rentals at the Auburn Golf Course, contributions and donations, and other income including the quarterly purchasing card (P-card) rebate monies. The most significant miscellaneous revenue categories are listed in the table below. Miscellaneous Revenues by Type Through September 2025 2025 Favorable(Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Annual Bud•et YTD Bud•et YTD Actual Amount Percentage YTD Actual Amount Percentage Interest&Investments $ 782,500 $ 520,674 $ 1,959,343 $ 1,438,669 276.3% $ 1,648,748 $ 310,595 18 8% (Rents&Leases 1,168,180 999,200 1,157,622 158,422 15.9% 1,214,999 (57,377) -4 7% (Contributions&Donations 33,623 27,873 27,032 (841) -3.0% 18,889 8,143 43 1% 'Other Miscellaneous Revenue 266,660 218,750 347,063 128,313 58.7% 701,042 (353,979) -50 5% Total $ 2,250,963 $ 1,766,497 $ 3,491,060 $ 1,724,563 97.6% $ 3,583,677 $ 92,617 -2.6% Revenues collected year-to-date 2025 in this category totaled $3.5 million and were $1.7 million or 98% favorable to budget. Of the favorable variance to budget, 83% was comprised of interest and investment collections, far exceeding budget expectations due to higher-than-expected interest rates (although lower than prior year) and the maturation of multiple investments during the first half of the year. The rents and leases category includes payments for facility rentals, golf cart rentals, and the restaurant lease at the golf course. Rents and leases were favorable by $158,000 against year-to- date budget expectations, with a temporary easement of City property contributing significantly to the variance. Likewise, golf cart rentals, coinciding with peak golf season, are favorable to budget by $49,000. Also, with the warm summer months, the City saw an increase in general rentals and concessions which contributed $82,000 of favorable variance to the category. However, facility rentals were unfavorable to budget expectations by $17,000, mitigating the favorable balance of budget to actual for the category. The rents and leases category generally exhibits seasonality, with the peak being in the spring and summer months. To date, rents and leases are$57,000 below Page 50 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 20 2024 collections throughout the same period, as the City has seen decreased numbers of events that request the use of City facilities. The "Other Miscellaneous Revenue" sub-category reported $354,000 less than the same timeframe last year but was favorable to the year-to-date budget by $128,000. This category includes revenue related to a national opioid settlement distribution program; the City did receive settlement payments during the second quarter of the year totaling $70,000, contributing to the favorable variance against the budget. However, this amount is far lower than the previous year's collections of opioid distributions, which is the main cause for the unfavorable year-over-year variance. These payments are expected to experience volatility over the upcoming years, as some companies involved in the settlements elect to pay off their obligations early, while other companies are still navigating the settlement process and may begin payments in the future. Miscellaneous Revenues S5 $4.5 $4 $3.3 $3.5 • I $3 $2.4 $2 $1.5 $1.2 $1 $0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YTD Page 51 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 21 OTHER FUNDS Real Estate Excise Tax(REET) revenues are taxes on the sale of both commercial properties and single-family residences. These collections are receipted into the Real Estate Excise Tax Fund and transferred to other funds to use for governmental capital projects. REET revenues collected year-to-date in 2025 total $2.5 million, which is $1.1 million or 45% favorable to budget expectations. Due to its historical volatility, this revenue is budgeted conservatively. According to King County's assessed valuations of property taxes, the County has increased in property value by 2%. Combined with lower current interest rates, the climate for real estate sales seems favorable within the State of Washington. Despite this, year-to-date REET collections in 2025 have decreased compared to those of last year due to two large purchases of commercial property within City limits in 2024. While collections are favorable to budget projections, it is the lowest third quarter year-to-date total in over ten years. This is a sign of a cooling market even though interest rates have declined since a peak in 2023. Real Estate Excise Tax 02025Budget —0—2025 YTD Actual —2024Actual 55 $4 z 0 $3 $2.5 M $2 $1 $0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jur Real Estate Excise Tax Rev- Through September 2021 2025 Favorable(Unfavorable) 2024 2025 YTD Actual vs.2024 Actual Revenue Annual Bud.et YTD Bud.et YTD Actual Amount Percentage YTD Actual Amount Percenta.e Real Estate Excise Tax $ 1,800,000 $ 1,381,350 $ 2,517,409 $ 1,136,059 45 1% $ 4,063,530 $ (1,546,122) -38 0% Total $ 1,800,000 $ 1,381,350 $ 2,517,409 $ 1,136,059 451% $ 4,063,530 $ (1,546,122) -380% Overall collections peaked in 2021 following two years of historic low interest rates maintained by the Federal Reserve in response to COVID-19. Interest rates were increased throughout 2022 and 2023 to address severe inflation, cooling the market and lowering REET collections in those years. The interest rates decreased in December of last year and has since decreased again in Page 52 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 22 September. The current market data indicates another potential rate cut in October. With market uncertainty throughout the country, the City is monitoring REET collections closely. Generally, REET revenues have reflected the overall market volatility in recent years, with a standard deviation of$961,000 or 28% of the average annual collections over the period of 2017 to 2024. Real Estate Excise Tax Revenues $7 $6.0 $6 $5.3 $5.5 $5 vo $4.2 53.5 $4 3 $3 $2.5 • $2 $1 $o 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 YJD American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law, with the intent of mitigating the economic impacts related to COVID-19. Through ARPA's State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Fund program, the City was allocated $14.8 million in funding. Council approved the City's acceptance of ARPA funds in Resolution #5608. The City has since used all $14.8 million of the ARPA funds to mitigate the cost of providing public safety services. As a result of the cost mitigation provided by the ARPA funding, the City has been able to allocate General Fund funding toward projects approved by the Council ad hoc committee. As of September 30, 2025, the City has been able to spend $2.0 million year-to-date and $8.7 million since 2021 on the following projects: Page 53 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 23 2025 Lifetime Spend Title Budget Q3Spend (includes this quarter) Remaining Completed Projects 3,785,102 - 3,854,222 - Neighborhood Street Light Program 1,500,000 254,559 1,500,000 - NeighborhoodTrafficCalming 200,000 - 200,000 Traffic Signals 135,000 - - 135,000 Human Services Grants IncludesAdmin 1,000,000 - 445,882 554,118 Theater 389,700 - - 389,700 Tyler Tech MUNIS Financial Implementation 301,500 - - 301,500 Paving Gravel Roads 135,000 - 137,836 - 2023 Local Street Preservation 501,886 - 48,167 453,719 Translation Services 25,000 - 1,685 23,315 Cyber Security Locks 50,000 - - 50,000 Auburn Way South Median Landscape Replanting/Irrigation 50,000 - 40,187 9,814 Auburn Way South Roundabout 150,000 692 53,924 96,076 Emergency Housing Voucher Program 2,000,000 81,065 822,147 1,177,853 DEI Dashboard(Inclusive Auburn) 130,000 - 92,805 37,195 Encampment Cleanup 500,000 - 456,403 43,597 Downtown Sidewalk Replacement on Main Street and B Street Plaza Surface Replacement 1,819,409 29,823 857,790 961,619 Community Violence Intervention Programs(Drone,SPIDR Tech) 236,248 - 204,436 31,812 Other Projects(not started) 1,842,387 - - 1,770,431 Total: 14,751,231 366,139 8,715,482 6,035,749 The 2024 Neighborhood Street Light Program project (CP2317) includes construction of new sidewalks, installation of new streetlights, replacement of sidewalk panels, installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons with a new raised crosswalk, and implementation of traffic calming measures throughout the City of Auburn. The project was completed during the third quarter and will no longer be listed in the narrative in future reports. Total spending to date is $1.5 million with $254,559 being spent in the third quarter. The project Neighborhood Traffic Calming (cp2305) constructed traffic circles on B St SE at 13th St SE and 15th, as well as installed speed cushions on F St SE, G St SE and H St SE between 12th St SE and 21st St SE, and K St SE between 17' St SE and 21st St SE. The purpose of these improvements is to improve safety for all road users, reduce vehicle speed, and discourage cut- through vehicle traffic through the construction of physical traffic calming measures. The project is now complete and will be listed under"Completed Projects" moving forward. The total spent on this project was $200,000. Beginning in 2023, the Emergency Housing Voucher Program is budgeted at $2 million over the life of the program. This program assists residents of Auburn who are experiencing homelessness and drug addiction who are willing to enroll in and complete inpatient treatment. The program will cover the costs of clean and sober housing of participants for up to three years if the participant follows the clean and sober housing agreement. There are currently 20 individuals utilizing this program. Life-to-date project spend is $822,147 with $81,065 occurring in Q3-2025. The project Downtown Sidewalk Replacement on Main Street and B Street Plaza Surface Replacement (cp2321) will construct infrastructure improvements in Downtown Auburn along Auburn Ave. from East Main St. N to 1st St. NE and on East Main St. from Auburn Ave to B St. NE, including B St. Plaza. The improvements will support existing and future re-development activities and replace infrastructure that is at or near the end of its useful service life. Construction has begun and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025. Total spent on this project so far is $857,790 with $29,823 spent in the third quarter. Page 54 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 24 Enterprise Funds Beginning in 2025, both operating and capital utility activities are included within one enterprise fund. Prior to this year, these activities were divided between operating funds and capital sub-funds. Operating activities include revenues and expenditures associated with the operations of the fund, whereas capital activities relate to construction and capital acquisitions. The net effect of these activities equals the change in the fund's working capital balance. The working capital balance is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities. In 2025 the City charged all departments the full insurance allocation in the first quarter, rather than spreading the allocation over twelve months. This resulted in higher year-over-year variances in interfund charges in the first quarter, which will level out as the year progresses. Through September 2025, the Water Utility Fund had operating income of$6.7 million (operating revenues less operating expenditures), an increase of +$681,000 over the same period last year. Consistent with expectations, revenue increased compared to the first quarter, peaked in the third quarter, and is expected to decline in the fourth quarter. Total operating revenues increased $1.8 million, from $15.5 million through Q3-2024 to $17.2 million through Q3-2025. This change was largely driven by increases in both rates and water consumption; charges for service revenues were$16.5 million through Q3-2025 compared to$14.8 million through Q3-2024, an increase of 12%. Other revenues were consistent with last year. Operating expenses also increased from $9.4 million to $10.5 million (+$1.1 million). Expenses increased in several areas compared to the prior year, including personnel costs (+$164,000), supplies (+$29,000), other service charges (+$227,000) and interfund charges (+$657,000). Compared to projections, the fund's operating income is $2.4 million favorable to the year-to-date budget. Operating revenues were $1.8 million higher than anticipated through Q3-2025, with interest earnings outperforming budget expectations by $590,000 along with higher charges for services (+$1.2 million). Operating expenditures had a $601,000 favorable variance to budget, driven by lower-than-expected personnel costs (-$366,000), as well as lower professional services costs (-$229,000), external utility expenditures (-$175,000) and excise taxes (-$127,000). These favorable variances were partially offset by higher than anticipated utility interfund taxes (+$339,000). Billable water consumption through Q3-2025 totaled 2.5 million ccf (hundred cubic feet), which is +120,000 ccf, or 5.1% higher than consumption in Q3-2024. Increases in consumption were seen across nearly all customer classes, with the largest gains seen in manufacturing, single family homes, and irrigation. These increases were partially offset by a marginal decrease in the commercial customer class. Page 55 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 25 Water Revenues and Water Sold 2024 vs 2025 3.0M 1,000 $2.5M — 800 $2.0M 600 • v $1.5m ti $1.0M $0.5M $0.0M — - 1a� key �yai FQt `yak J� ��� pie' yeQ (:)& boa cec 2024 Water Sales[$] 2025 Water Sales($) 2024 Water Sold(ccf) 2025 Water Sold(ccf) Compared to the same period last year, the Sewer Utility Fund saw a slight increase of 3% in operating income, finishing Q3-2025 with $4.1 million in operating income, $119,000 higher than Q3-2024. Operating revenues were up $661,000 from the same period last year due to strong performance in charges for City sewer service (+$643,000) and interest earnings (+$18,000). These gains were mitigated by higher increases in operating expenses, which rose $542,000 from $5.2 million through Q3-2024 to$5.7 million through Q3-2025. These increases were due primarily to higher interfund charges (+$449,000) and supplies costs (+$77,000). Through Q3-2025, this fund performed better than budget expectations with a $2.5 million favorable variance in operating revenues, both in charges for service (+$1.6 million) and interest earnings (+$941,000). Additionally, operating expenditures had a $836,000 favorable variance compared to budget expectations, due to savings in personnel costs (-$300,000) and utility interfund and state tax charges (-$514,000). The Stormwater Utility Fund had operating income of $2.5 million through Q3-2025, a slight decrease (-$2,000)from the same period last year. While operating revenues were higher through Q3-2025 compared to Q3-2024 (+$786,000), operating expenses for this fund were also higher during the same period (+$788,000). Charges for service revenue increased $663,000, or 7%, from Q3-2024. Primary drivers for the increase in operating expenditures were increased service charges (+$268,000), and interfund charges (+$464,000). This fund also outperformed budget expectations, with a $1.0 million favorable-to-budget variance in operating income, with operating revenues outperforming budget expectations by$840,000 due to higher than anticipated charges for service (+$265,000) and interest earnings (+$572,000). Meanwhile, expenditures were lower than anticipated (-$163,000), mainly due to the timing of miscellaneous professional service charges. Page 56 of 76 Quarterly Financial Report Through September 2025 26 The Solid Waste Utility Fund finished Q3-2025 with operating income of $2.2 million, which is $1.8 million higher than the $346,000 in operating income reported through the same period last year. Operating revenues increased $1.5 million, driven by an increase of $1.7 million (+7%) in charges for service as a direct result of the service rates adopted in Ordinance #6920. Meanwhile, grants, interest earnings and other revenues experienced a decrease (-$141,000). Operating expenditures decreased $267,000 from $22.8 million through Q3-2024 to $22.5 million through Q3-2025. This decrease was driven primarily by a decrease in total professional service charges (-$236,000). This includes payments to the City's solid waste provider, which are subject to timing differences throughout the year between revenues collected and payments made. These timing differences are expected to be resolved by the end of the fiscal year. Compared to budget expectations, operating revenues were higher than anticipated (+$418,000) due primarily to charges for service (+$405,000). Operating expenses were lower than expected (-$153,000) due primarily to payments to the City's solid waste provider (-$422,000) and litter control services (-$34,000), as well as lower than anticipated supplies (-$33,000), communications (-$17,000)and advertising (-$11,000)expenditures. These favorable variances were partially offset by higher-than-expected utility and excise taxes (+$412,000). In total, the fund had a $571,000 favorable variance in operating income compared to budget expectations through Q3-2025. Internal Service Funds No significant variances are reported in the Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Facilities, Innovation &Technology, or Equipment Rental Funds. Contact Information This report has been prepared by the Finance Department.Additional financial information can also be viewed at our website: httq://www.aubumwa.qov/. For any questions about this report please contact Jamie Thomas at idthomas(a�auburnwa.gov. Page 57 of 76 City o -. Au Burn 3rd Quarter 2025 inancia eort CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION JANUARY 12 , 2026 General Overview Summary *Collected 10% more Variance to Variance Budget to 2024 revenue YTD compared 2024 2025 2025 Favorable Favorable to budget but collected Revenue YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Actual (Unfavorable) % (Unfavorable) 2% less than YTD last Property Tax $ 13,569,223 $ 13,736,200 $ 14,194,727 458,527 625,504 year Sales Tax 17,118,816 16,834,100 16,895,384 61,284 (223,432) Utility Tax 12,040,820 11,338,999 13,213,294 1,874,295 1,172,474 •Underspent the YTD B&OTax* 8,902,069 7,831,449 10,078,038 2,246,589 1,175,969 budgeted expenditures Other Tax 4,023,468 3,837,496 4,133,571 296,075 110,103 Licenses and Permits 2,132,099 2,270,400 2,191,274 (79,126) 59,175 by 11% and but spent 8% more than YTD last Intergovernmental 5,914,344 5,352,847 4,690,837 (662,010) (1,223,507) Charges for Services 8,305,087 8,975,955 9,348,336 372,381 1,043,249 year Other 6,392,059 3,442,538 6,026,901 2,584,363 (365,158) Transfers In 4,619,961 154,919 206,558 51,639 (4,413,403) •$3.0 million more has Total Revenue $ 83,017,946 $ 73,774,903 $ 80,978,920 $ 7,204,017 10% $ (2,039,026) -2% been spent in 2025 Total Expenditures $ 73,433,344 $ 89,213,935 $ 79,006,679 $ 10,207,256 11% $ (5,573,335) -8% than revenue collected Page 59 of 76 Tax Revenue 2025 budgeted taxes account for $78.5 million, or 76% of the General Fund budget • Compared to 67% in 2024 — making the General Fund more reliant on taxes than other funding sources Property Tax (32% of taxes) • $25 million 2025 budget • Collected 100% at year-end Retail Sales and Use Tax (29% of taxes) • $22.6 million 2025 budget • $61,000 (<1%) over 2025 YTD budget • $223,000 (6%) under 2024 YTD actual Page 60 of 76 Tax Revenue Comparison of Retail Sales Tax Collections by Group Through September 2025 2024 2025 Change from 2024 Component Group YID Actual YID Actual Amount Percentage -!1— Construction S 1 ,941 ,716 $ 1 ,738,556 $ (203,160) (10.5) % Manufacturing 368,565 389,936 21 ,371 5.8 % Transportation & Warehousing 242,222 255,740 13,518 5.6 % Wholesale Trade 1 ,217,938 1 ,217,690 (247) (0.0) % Automotive 3,716,556 3,823,187 106,631 2.9 % Retail Trade 4,896,498 4,787,177 (109,321 ) (2.2) % Services 4,440,978 4,361 ,752 (79,226) (1 .8) % Miscellaneous 294,342 321 ,346 27,004 9.2 % YTD Total $ 17,118,815 $ 16,895,384 $ (223,431) (1 .3) % Page 61 of 76 Tax Revenue Utility Tax (20% of taxes) f • $15.8 million 2025 budget Business & Occupation Tax ©2025 Budget --2024 Actual -2025 YTD Actual • Water, Sewer, Storm, Solid Waste Utility Tax rate 9% ($7.8 million of total budget) si4 • Electric, Natural Gas, Cable, and Telephone Utility Tax 512 rate 5% ($8.0 million of total budget) s .>lM sic, • $1.9 million (16%) over 2025 YTD budget 0 $8 • Higher than expected water, sewer, storm collections ' s6 • $1.2 million (10%) over 2024 YTD actual $4 • Higher than expected water, sewer, storm collections 52 .M11111.1- L_. $ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Page 62 of 76 Tax Revenue Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) (13% of total taxes) • $10.0 million 2025 budget • $10.1 million collected YTD: $6.0 million in gross receipts tax (60%) and $4.1 million in square foot tax (40%) • Includes Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q2 2025 and 2024 Annual Filings • $2.2 million (29%) over 2025 YTD budget* • $1.2 million (29%) over 2024 YTD actual Other Taxes (7% of total taxes) • $5.1 million 2025 budget • Criminal justice sales tax, admissions tax, gambling tax, leasehold excise tax, franchise fees • $296,000 (8%) over 2025 YTD budget • Due to gambling taxes • $110,000 (3%) above 2024 YTD actual • Due to delinquent admission taxes collected in 2024 Page 63 of 76 Licenses and P Accounts for 3% of the total General Fund Business License Revenues 02025Budget —0-2025YTpActual —2024 Actual Resources $700 5500 $5420K $3.0 million budgeted in 2025 5500 $950,000 is building permit revenue a $4°0 0 it $300 $79,000 (3%) under 2025 YTD budget $200 �- - r $59,000 (3%) more 2024 YTD actual $ Building Permit Revenues C�20258udgei t'i::`v??:.^vial —2P2-.nr!ul Si More business license revenue and building $° fan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 510 permit revenue offsetting a decreases in so?;K r=lt other permits and licensing 50.6 414‘ffilL 50.4 $0.2 say Jan Feb Mar Apr May Sun Jul Aug Sep Page 64 of 76 Intergovernmental Revenues include : Federal/State/Interlocal Grants, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe ( MIT) Compact, State Shared Revenue • State Shared Revenue: Streamlined Sales Tax, Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET), Marijuana/Liquor excise taxes, Criminal Justice Sales Tax $662,000 ( 12%) under 2025 YTD budget • Lower collection of grants, MVET collection $1.2 million (21%) under 2024 YTD collections • Timing of contribution payment from the MIT compact, lower collection of grant, MVET collection, and streamlined sales tax Page 65 of 76 Charges for Services General Government - $4,500 over budget (<1%) Public Safety - $35,000 above budget (4%) • Extra duty services Development Services - $263,000 below budget (16%) • Plan check fees for two large projects, which are expected to be collected by year end Culture and Recreation - $596,000 above budget (23%) • Golf Course Fees ($337,000), Recreation Fees and Special Events ($259,000) Page 66 of 76 Other Fines and Penalties • $816,000 over 2025 YTD budget (50%) • B&O fines and penalties ($701,000) • 343 delinquent businesses paid for taxes going back to 2020 • 34% of the total fines and penalties collected were from 10 of the 343 taxpayers Interest and Investment Earnings • $1.4 million over 2025 YTD budget (276%) • $311,000 over 2024 YTD actual (19%) Page 67 of 76 General by Department 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2025 YTD Budget vs Actual Department Actual Budget Actual $ % Council, Mayor, Admin 2,081,688 2,341,351 1,863,288 478,063 20% Office of Equity 668,302 794,449 411,055 383,394 48% Municipal Court 2,959,758 3,400,944 3,560,658 (159,714) -5% Community Development 4,921,097 6,422,772 5,101,251 1,321,521 21% Human Services 1,869,406 3,884,120 1,854,850 2,029,270 52% Public Works 3,900,217 3,731,183 3,499,218 231,965 6% Streets (M&O) 3,370,654 4,181,422 4,160,904 20,518 0% Parks, Art, and Recreation 12,465,695 13,276,645 12,651,534 625,111 5% Police 25,896,698 30,480,518 28,508,342 1,972,176 6% SCORE 3,243,984 4,425,300 3,945,359 479,941 11% Internal Services (HR, Finance, Legal, Nondepartment) 12,055,846 16,275,232 13,450,221 2,825,011 17% Total $ 73,433,345 $ 89,213,936 1 $ 79,006,680 $ 10,207,256 11% Page 68 of 76 ARPA Update 2025 lifetime Spend Title Budget Q3.5pend includes this quarter) Remaining Completed Projects 3,78.5,102 - 3,854,222 - Neighborhood Street Light Program 1,500,O00 254,559 1,500,000 - Neighborhood Traffic Calrring 200,000 - 200,000 - Traffic Signals 135,000 - - 135,000 Human Services Grants IncludesAdmin 1,000,000 - 445,882 554,118 Theater 389,700 - - 389,700 Tyler Tech MUNIIS Financial Implementation 301,500 - - 301,500 Paving Gravel Roads 135,000 - 137,836 - 2023 Incal Street Preservation 501,886 - 48,167 453,719 Translation Services 25,000 - 1,685 23,315 Cyber Security Locks 50,000 - - 50,000 Auburn Way South Median Landscape Replanting/Irrigation 50,000 - 40,187 9,814 Auburn Way South Roundabout 150,000 692 53,924 96,076 Emergency Housing'Voucher Program 2,000,000 81,065 822,147 1,177,853 DEl Dashboard (Inclusive Auburn) 130,000 - 92,305 37,195 Encampment Cleanup 500,000 - 456,403 43,597 Downtown Sidewalk Replacement on Main Street and B Street Plaza Surface Replacerrent 1,819,409 29,823 857,790 961,619 Community Violence Intervention Programs (Drone, SPIDRTech) 236,248 - 204,436 31,212 Other Projects not started) 1,842,387 - - 1,770,431 Total: 14,751,231 I 366,139 8,775,4/32 6,035,749 M IIM- Page 69 of 76 Non - General a ita Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Total 2025 Budget: $1.8 million Real Estate Excise Tax =2025Budget —II-2025YT©Actual —2024 Actual YTD Collections: $2.5 million , 55 $1.5 million less than 2024 YTD actual $1.1 million over 2025 YTD budget 54 z 0 $3 52.5M 52 $1 So Jan Feb Mar Apr NA:• I e .. • r.i ,.: n Prw Page 70 of 76 Questions Page 71 of 76 CITY OF J\iJBIJIIF4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Meeting Date: Resolution No. 5886 (Mayor) (30 Minutes) January 12, 2026 A Resolution adopting the 2026 State Legislative Agenda Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Mayor Resolution No. 5886, Resolution No. 5886 - Exhibit A Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background for Motion: Background Summary: The City of Auburn Staff, Council, and community, in conjunction with other municipalities, organizations, and agencies work together each year in between Legislative Sessions to develop a list of priority topics for our community. The 29th Legislative Session is a short session (60 days) and will convene on January 12, 2026, and end on March 12, 2026. Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Page 72 of 76 RESOLUTION NO. 5886 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA WHEREAS, the actions of the Washington State Legislature in respect to local government issues, services, and funding have a profound effect on the City's ability to provide local services to its residents; and WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council believes that it is appropriate to communicate its position regarding issues affecting the City and local government that may come before the State Legislature during the 2026 legislative session. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. The City Council adopts its 2026 Legislative Agenda as set forth in Exhibit A. Section 2. The Mayor shall cause a copy of this Resolution be delivered to the City's State Legislative District Representatives and to other regional government entities. Section 3. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references thereto. Resolution No. 5886 January 7, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Rev. 2026 Page 73 of 76 Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signatures. Dated and Signed: CITY OF AUBURN NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney Resolution No. 5886 January 7, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2026 Page 74 of 76 2026 State Legislative Priorities The City of Auburn, like most communities,faces a number of issues that impact our community.What is becoming very clear,we cannot treat each issue as separate. Instead,the City is committed to continue efforts that look at solving our challenges in a comprehensive manner.Our belief is that the following problems can only be solved with an interconnected strategy for success. PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, ISSUE:The City of Auburn supports the continued reforms INFRASTRUCTURE to policing and community caretaking in our State and O wishes to further work in concert with legislators, police supportISSUor It iss l transportationns to protont all infrastructure theState funds thate officers,our communities and others on this effort. local and projects. The cities cannot do this on their own given the amount REQUEST:Work with cities to make technical fixes those bills in which of growth and commerce in the region. �N language is vague,conflicting or confusing. Specific language on REQUEST:Support maintaining/increasing funding for the interviewing juveniles regarding their involvement in criminal activities. Transportation Improvement Board (TIB), Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board(FMSIB),WSDOT state grant programs, Public Works ISSUE:Police agencies are currently in a staffing crisis.As we seek to Trust Fund,and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. fill vacated positions,we will need tools to ensure our departments are fully staffed and able to effectively respond to local public safety needs. SOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST:Additional funding for officer wellness, recruitment and retention within police agencies. ISSUE:Cities throughout the state do not have the local REQUEST:Funding sources could include impact fees or direct funding resources available to adequately address homelessness, from the state. substance abuse disorders and untreated mental illness. REQUEST:Make any necessary changes to State laws that prohibit cities from hiring Mental Health Professionals or Designated ISSUE:Ongoing public safety issues related to illegal drug use. Crisis Responders. REQUEST:Restore drug free school zones and expand to community REQUEST:Support the construction and operation of tiny home villages parks. that provide permanent supportive housing using a community living REQUEST:Ongoing funding for therapeutic courts,recovery programs concept. in jails and after treatment supports. ISSUE:South King County is facing a growing affordable housing crisis. ISSUE:Flock Camera usage. As a member of the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners REQUEST:Work to minimize changes to the use of FLOCK or other (SKHHP)and South Sound Housing Affordability Partners(SSHAP),we ALPR equipment while providing protections regarding disclosure of pool funds with other cities to support the production and preservation of DV or other crime victim information.Work on language that provides affordable housing in South King County and Pierce County,but we need guidelines for use. more help. REQUEST:In order to address this crisis,we need to fund all aspects of ISSUE:Indigent Defense—Compliance with New Case-Load Caps. affordable housing,including: Washington Supreme Court—mandated reductions in public defense • Preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing(NOAH) case-loads create significant unfunded mandates for cities,requiring • Land acquisition to secure permanent affordability • additional attorneys and higher contract costs amid a shrinking defense Permanent supportive housing(PSH) workforce. • Funding for the expansion of Shelter space regionally. REQUEST:Provide sustained state funding and workforce support for indigent defense.The City of Auburn requests ongoing state funding to help cities comply with new case-load standards and investment in workforce development, including recruitment incentives and loan- repayment programs. Contact Dana Hinman, Director of Administration CITY OF 'l* * A • INNS Office:253-931-4009 I Cell: 253-266-2787 01 ':01.L. dhinman@auburnwa.gov WASHINGTON Page 75 of 76 2026 State Legislative Priorities LABOR & WORKFORCE IMPACTS Mayor ISSUE:Washington Paid Family&Medical Leave(PFML) —Redundant Costs,Lack of Oversight,and Impacts on u"1 Nancy Backus Essential Services. WJ Deputy Mayor I�r1 p y y AUBURN OF Municipal governments already provide robust paid 40� Tracy Taylor leave,disability benefits,and federal FMLA protections, making PFML a duplicative and costly mandate for both cities and Councilmembers WASHINGTON municipal employees.Cities have no authority to audit PFML claims or Kate Baldwin verify reported hours,leaving employers unable to deter misuse or assist the State in protecting program solvency.The ability to stack PFML with Cheryl Rakes 25 West Main Street federal FMLA has resulted in extended absences beyond the program's Hanan Amer Auburn,WA 98001 original intent,including for non-serious conditions,creating staffing 253 931 3000 shortages and operational risks in essential public services with minimum Clinton Taylor auburnwa.gov staffing and 24/7/365 requirements,such as police,fire,and emergency Lisa Stirgus response. Brian Lott REQUEST: • Allow municipal governments that already offer equivalent or superior leave benefits to opt out of mandatory PFML participation to avoid duplicative payroll taxes. • Establish employer audit and verification authority to strengthen accountability and long-term program solvency. • Refocus PFML eligibility and usage on serious medical and family-care needs consistent with the program's core purpose. ISSUE:Escalating Tort Liability Costs Threaten Municipal Fiscal Stability. Washington cities face growing and unsustainable liability exposure driven by current tort laws,including joint and several liability,phantom medical damages,and unchecked jury anchoring.WCIA paid over$70 million in claims in 2024,with reinsurance premiums increasing 750 percent over the past decade.These laws allow cities to be targeted as deep-pocket defendants,often paying judgments disproportionate to fault,while inflated medical damages and unsupported non-economic damage anchors drive verdicts far beyond actual losses.Rising liability costs increase taxpayer exposure and force reductions in public services. REQUEST:Enact Targeted Tort Reforms to Protect Taxpayers. The City of Auburn requests targeted tort reforms consistent with other states,including: • Modifying joint and several liability to limit municipal responsibility to proportionate fault or economic damages only. • Eliminating phantom damages by limiting medical damages to amounts actually paid or legitimately owed. • Reforming jury anchoring practices to prohibit unsupported non- economic damage figures not tied to evidence. Other Important Items to Watch include: • Funding for Transportation Needs • Affordable Housing • Building Code Cycle • Towing Costs related to Seattle v. Long decision • Protect and Maintain Parks and Open Spaces • eBike and eMotorcycle Regulations in Parks and on Trails • Increasing the 1%Property Tax Cap Page 76 of 76