A review of the mid-biennial budget shall commence no sooner than eight months after the start nor later than 12 months after the start of the biennium. The mayor shall prepare the proposed budget modification and shall provide for publication of notice of hearings consistent with publication of notices for adoption of other city ordinances. The mayor shall distribute the proposed modification to members of the city council, with copies available to the public at City Hall. Public hearings on the proposed budget modification shall be conducted at least two weeks prior to the adoption of the ordinance modifying the biennial budget. A complete copy of the budget modification shall be transmitted to the state auditor and Association of Washington Cities. (Ord. 3149 § 2 (Exh. A), 2015)