City of South Bend, WA City Council Meeting 10-26-2026

The City of South Bend, Washington City Council met on October 26, 2026. The council held a public hearing on the 2027 revenue and property tax levy; after hearing no public comments, it considered Ordinance 1620, levying taxes on real and personal property for 2027. The ordinance received a first reading, and a motion to advance it to a second reading passed. Discussion of the budget included the city’s plan to cover employees’ full medical insurance costs, estimated at about $260,000 compared with an earlier $257,000 estimate, and a question about an outstanding 911 service price that had not yet been received. No procurement contract award or purchasing approval was identified.

The council received an update on match funding for the library project, and staff were preparing grant applications, including one due October 30. Staff also reported repairs to a major water leak near the Adams Street school area. A roughly $34,000 underfloor project was described as underway, with contract documents still to be signed and reimbursement expected. A council member requested that a legislative agenda be added to the next meeting so the city can advocate for capital project funding. The city also reported that an office staff contract had been negotiated and ratified; the patrol contract remained outstanding.