City of Lake Forest Park News Release

City Cost Savings

The City has already taken several cost saving measures including the reassignment of the school resource officer, and the reduction of hours for the passport office. Passport Services is open Monday through Friday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. For information about passports, please call (206) 957-2834.

Additional cost saving proposals for the 2009-10 budget include:

Reduce the reserve for cash flow from 12 percent to 10 percent
Increase building permit fees
Non-represented employees will pay a higher share for dependent health coverage
Eliminate police overtime for Burke-Gilman Trail
Restructured benefits for employees to have savings options