City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting (3/23/26)

The City of Anacortes City Council meeting on March 23, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activities involved the authorization of grant applications for the Ship Harbor Boardwalk Restoration Project, with grants totaling $900,000 sought from the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, including a $500,000 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account grant and a $400,000 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant. The council approved an interlocal cooperative agreement for administrative support related to a regional law enforcement task force, with a city share of $7,000. Additionally, the council authorized an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Health to accept a federal OD2A grant of $19,696 to support local overdose data and action initiatives. A significant presentation was made regarding the wastewater treatment plant's bio-solids incinerator, discussing potential capital improvements estimated between $4.6 million and $8.4 million, and exploring alternative bio-solids treatment technologies. The council was engaged in a planning process to evaluate these options, including a forthcoming survey to prioritize evaluation criteria. Other presentations included an annual report from Waste Management highlighting new recycling technologies and contamination reduction efforts, and updates on stormwater maintenance and public outreach programs. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, grant-funded initiatives, and long-term infrastructure planning with associated budget considerations.