# Regular City Council Meeting - Aug. 19, 2026


**Body:** The City of Ephrata
**Date:** August 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


Regular City Council meeting of the City of Ephrata, listed as Aug. 19, 2026 (the meeting metadata is dated Aug. 20). Council approved Resolution R26-053, authorizing a Tow Pros LLC contract for 2026–2028. The police department said the agreement is intended to address towing needs, including major incidents and impounded or evidence vehicles, while retaining the option to use other companies when Tow Pros is unavailable. Tow rates are set by the state; no contract dollar amount was stated. The resolution passed. Council also passed Ordinance 26-004, amending the municipal sign code.

The NCW Libraries representatives presented plans for the Ephrata branch renovation, including demolition, new public and meeting spaces, and a temporary library; they did not seek or receive a spending or contract approval at this meeting. The Grant County Health District reported funding reductions and said it would ask cities for annual support of $3 per resident; Ephrata made no funding decision. Council also reviewed proposed housing-code changes tied to the comprehensive plan update, with implementation work planned by June 2027. No other procurement action was identified.

**Source:** The City of Ephrata