City Council Special Meeting | November 10, 2026

The City of Redmond City Council held a special meeting on November 10, 2026, to consider agenda item AM No. 20-171, adoption of the 2027–2028 final budget components. The council unanimously approved the motion, 7–0, adopting the biennial budget and a package of ordinances, numbered 3271–3290. These included the 2027 property-tax levy, business-license fee updates, water and sewer rate increases, a stormwater base-rate increase, public-art funding provisions, a 0.01% sales and use tax for services supporting children and families, and 2027 salary and pay-plan changes for city officials and employee groups. No contract awards, vendor selections, or specific procurement amounts were identified.

Council members described planned budget investments in road and pavement maintenance, climate action and urban forestry, public art, a maintenance and operations center, a teen center, parks and neighborhood amenities, housing stability, rental policy, childcare, youth mental-health crisis response, public safety, and additional staffing. Members also cited funding for community events and spaces and emphasized fiscal sustainability, transparency, and accountability. The meeting concluded after the unanimous vote; no separate procurement action was recorded.