Selah City Council - Regular Meeting - August 25, 2026

The Selah City Council’s regular meeting on August 25, 2026, included consideration of a proposed agreement to form a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2. Council approved the RFA plan/agreement by motion; discussion covered governance, existing cost-sharing, the current fire levy rate of $1.11 per $1,000 of assessed value, the statutory levy cap, and possible future revenue options that would require voter approval. No contract amount was stated. A resident also raised wildfire risks and urged the city to develop a prevention plan; no action was recorded on that presentation.

Staff reported that a federal agency had accepted the proposed grant plan for a live-fire training structure, with final approval still pending. Public Works said bids for the annual crack-sealing program would be opened Friday, and the East Orchard project was expected to begin soon. Staff were also exploring funding for the wastewater treatment plant and awaiting a final price for a Civic Center air-conditioning repair. Department budget discussions were underway; no other contract awards or purchasing approvals were reported.