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• <br /> September 2, 2020 <br /> President Tuohy stated that the District Commission is seeking public input on the <br /> proposed districting map. The Commission is hosting six community meetings <br /> beginning September 10, and additional information on these meetings and <br /> contact information can be found on the city website at everettwa.gov/districting. <br /> WORKSHOP- BUDGET BALANCING OPTIONS 2021 <br /> Finance Director Susy Haugen provided the balancing list for 2021, which included <br /> items previously presented to Council in August as well as new items. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding carry forward, COVID-19 impacts, forecast <br /> development timeline, unemployment costs, CARES grant funding, and vacancies. <br /> Executive Director Lori Cummings provided an update on outreach for public input <br /> into the budget. <br /> • <br /> Susy provided the balancing items under consideration. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the City Council contingency fund, jail fees, and <br /> prefunding of the LEOFF 1 pension funds. <br /> Lori stated that they are working with the Fire Department to identify potential <br /> reductions and stated those will be presented by Mayor Franklin on September <br /> 16. <br /> The following department-specific reductions were presented to Council: <br /> Library <br /> Discussion took place regarding the reduction in hours, staff, and opening libraries <br /> during the pandemic. <br /> • <br /> 259 <br />