Medical Lake council talks budget changes during meeting

MEDICAL LAKE – Finance Director Koss Ronhault updated the city council on the third-quarter budget during the Nov. 19 meeting, stressing the city’s need for year-end amendments to the 2024 budget. He explained that while 83% of the city’s funds were reported as spent, the current number would be closer to 85%.

General Fund revenues reached 89 of the $2.5 million budget, exceeding expectations by $135,000 due to higher-thang-anticipated sales taxes, permits, and interest income. Expenses stood at 67% used, however, key departments like court services (98%) and administration (94%) were nearing...