Sedro-Woolley City Council Meeting for November 10th, 2026

The Sedro-Woolley City Council meeting, held November 10, 2026 (the recording metadata is dated November 12), included a public hearing and adoption of the 2027–2028 biennial budget. The budget ordinance passed 4–2, and the council approved the 2027 property-tax ordinance without a discretionary 1% increase or use of banked capacity. The city administrator said staff would proceed with the planned housing and human-services RFP process; approximately $10,000 in House Bill 1406 revenue was projected by year-end, and staff recommended not spending it yet. The city expects about $235,000 in 1590 capital funds by year-end, with a potential fall services RFP and spring capital RFP. Council also discussed projected public-safety sales-tax revenue and eligible uses, including police staffing, but did not make a separate procurement award on that item. Lodging-tax recommendations were held for further review and information at a later meeting.

Public Works reported receiving a TIB grant for sidewalk improvements, with council consideration of the grant award expected at its next meeting; the project was planned with an approximately 15% local match. Staff also presented a low bid of $357,623, including sales tax, from Summit Construction Group of Bellingham for the wastewater-treatment-facility dewatering improvements, Contract 2026-PW-23. A motion was made to authorize the award, but the transcript does not capture the vote outcome. Other capital updates included a $170,000 bridge invoice and an estimated $480,000 bridge-related footing effort, with about $200,000 expected to be covered by rail-project funds. The meeting also recognized Sedro-Woolley’s Purple Heart City designation; no procurement action was identified for that ceremony.