Everett City Council Meeting: March 18, 2026

The City of Everett held a council meeting on March 18, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement topics were discussed. A key agenda item was the approval of a new collective bargaining agreement with the Everett firefighters union, reflecting a year-long negotiation balancing fiscal constraints and providing stability and medical protections for firefighters. The council unanimously approved this contract. Another significant discussion focused on the Port Gardner Storage Facility (PGSF) combined sewer overflow reduction program, a major infrastructure project with a total cost of approximately $150 million for the storage facility and $117 million for associated pipeline conveyance projects. The council reviewed the project scope, funding sources including utility bonds and grants, and the timeline for compliance with state environmental regulations by December 31, 2027. Upcoming procurement actions include consultant agreements for construction management and design support, as well as contract awards for pipeline construction. The project involves coordination with the Port of Everett and BNSF Railway for easements and traffic management, including a project labor agreement pilot program to evaluate labor impacts. No votes were taken on the sewer project funding ordinance during this meeting, but it was scheduled for future readings and contract awards.