City Council Meeting 12.9.2025

The City Council of College Place held its 2,173rd regular meeting on December 9, 2025, focusing heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key agenda items included approval of contracts and contract amendments with JUB Engineers for stormwater and water infrastructure projects, such as the Northwest Earl Lane stormwater improvements ($96,000 for design) and the decant facility final design and construction management (a $355,000 contract increase). The council also authorized a $1.1 million contract amendment for the Reservoir 4 and transmission main project, reflecting phased project design and construction management. Additionally, the council accepted a Department of Ecology grant of $93,100 for stormwater system design. The meeting included a detailed presentation and adoption of the fiscal year 2026 budget, highlighting major capital projects totaling approximately $47 million, including water towers, wastewater treatment, and road reconstruction, with funding from grants, bonds, and utility rates. The council approved updates to the city’s fee resolution, including a 3% increase in stormwater and ambulance fees and adjustments to utility taxes. Concerns were raised about compliance with state requirements for ambulance utility fees, but the council agreed to proceed while requesting further informational follow-up. Motions to approve contracts, budget, and fee updates were passed unanimously.