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Agency 144
Municipal Research Council
RCW 43.110, 82.44.160

Request $3,266,000
Net change from current biennium $51,894 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 1.6% Increase


The purpose of the Municipal Research Council is to coordinate a comprehensive program of research and services to assist cities and towns in resolving problems in areas such as personnel management, public works, land-use planning, finance, and administration.

The objectives of the Council are to respond to inquiries received from city officials and personnel and to provide research publications required by city officials and personnel to carry out official duties.


Agency Level Summary

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Operating Budget: Summary
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
3,230,000 15,894 General Fund - Basic Account - State 2,931,526 3,214,106 3,266,000


Operating Budget: Summary by Object

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Personal Service Contracts 1,476,712 1,566,340 1,615,370 1,588,390 1,633,370
Goods And Services 23,900 10,114 11,819 12,442 11,462
Travel 652 9,811 10,168 10,168

Annual Total

1,500,612


1,577,106


1,637,000


1,611,000


1,655,000

Fiscal Year 1993-94 1,430,914
Biennium Total

2,931,526


3,214,106


3,266,000


Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Total Research 584,256 24.9% 282,580 9.6% 51,894 1.6%