Public Works Committee May 21 2026

The Tumwater, WA City Government Public Works Committee met on May 21, 2026, to discuss key municipal planning and resource management topics. The committee reviewed and approved the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) resolution R2026-00009, which outlines planned transportation projects including capacity expansions, preservation, and multimodal improvements. The TIP serves as a foundational planning document to align with grant funding opportunities and includes projects such as the Northbound I-5 offramp improvements and the Missing Link Transportation Improvement Program. The committee voted to forward the resolution to the city council for public hearing and adoption. Additionally, the committee received a detailed briefing on the 2026 drought assessment from the Water Resources and Sustainability Department. The presentation covered water supply data, drought stage triggers, and conservation efforts, emphasizing the need for public education and outreach on water use efficiency. The committee discussed potential future work sessions to further address water conservation strategies and community engagement, but no direct procurement or contract awards were made during this meeting.