October 27th, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The City of Sammamish held a special City Council meeting on October 27, 2026, with presentations on the proposed 2027–2028 budget. Procurement and spending items included a proposed $150,000 contract-service evaluation of fire-service governance; a $1.3 million legal-services budget covering outside legal support, public-records assistance, a hearings officer, and research software; and $100,000 to begin digitizing frequently requested records. The city’s contracted public-safety services total about $54.5 million, approximately 44% of general-fund spending. Staff also reported that the website vendor selection was down to two finalists, with a decision process underway; no vendor was named or selected at this meeting.

Capital proposals included one-time transfers of $20 million to the facilities capital fund and $10 million to transportation capital projects, plus recurring transfers of roughly $3.6 million for facilities and $1.2 million for streets. Planned facility work included renovation of Fire Station 83 and City Hall HVAC upgrades. Council discussed alternatives for a larger City Hall package—including hybrid-electric HVAC, rooftop solar, flooring, and a space/remodel study—with an estimated package request of about $6.9 million; members expressed differing views and requested more detail, but took no vote on the proposal. The council approved the meeting agenda and later adjourned; no contract award or budget amendment was approved in the transcript.