City Council Study Session 11/9/26

The City of Milton, Washington, Council study session on November 9, 2026, reviewed the third-quarter financial report and the preliminary 2027 budget. Reported capital spending included citywide parks and Hill Tower Park improvements, sidewalk missing links, electric tree trimming and pole replacement, water-system upgrades, and a citywide ditch and culvert project. The asset replacement fund had expenditures for purchasing and outfitting two police vehicles; staff also said asset-replacement balances are being saved toward a Vactor truck. No contract awards or procurement votes were made. Utility rate or assistance options were discussed, with staff noting existing low-income programs and upcoming capital needs.

Public Works reported the city had received a $688,000 Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant for Oak Street improvements, with TIB funding the sidewalk portion of a project that also includes parking, curb and gutter, and stormwater work; construction is targeted for spring 2027. The Porter Way sidewalk project is also partially TIB-funded, with bid documents expected to be prepared and approved by TIB by month-end; staff were weighing bidding in December or January, with construction planned for 2027. The preliminary budget will return for discussion November 16 and final approval December 7; a budget amendment and public-safety sales and use tax revenue, expected to begin April 1, 2027, will be incorporated into the final document. The meeting also reviewed traffic-calming locations for engineering evaluation. No motions or votes were reported.