General Government Committee May 20, 2026

The Tumwater, WA City Government General Government Committee met on May 20, 2026, primarily to discuss procurement and budget matters related to the Bush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan. The committee reviewed a service provider agreement amendment with ICF Jones and Stokes LLC for phase four of the plan, which requires $445,000 in funding. The funding sources include $20,000 in grant funds, $100,000 requested from the general government fund, $80,000 already budgeted in the community development department, and $220,000 from the Port of Olympia. Due to some confusion over the financial details, the committee decided to move the item from the consent calendar to the June 2, 2026 city council consideration agenda to allow for a fuller presentation and clearer explanation of the budget. Additionally, the committee approved placing Resolution R2026-00004 regarding the Black Lake Belmore Road Southwest annexation on the June 2 city council agenda for public hearing and consideration, noting that the annexation is expected to bring revenue rather than costs to the city. Both items were scheduled for further council review and approval.