City of Kent Committee of the Whole + Workshop - June 16, 2026

The City of Kent Committee of the Whole and Workshop meeting on June 16, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a $150,000 grant agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to support a DUI intervention docket. They introduced Ordinance 4543 to grant a non-exclusive 10-year fiber franchise to Forged Fiber 37 LLC for fiber optic network installation. The council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the Kent School District for athletic field lighting at Kent Ridge High School, with a project cost not exceeding $1.2275 million, funded from the parks capital fund. Additionally, they ratified an interlocal agreement with the City of Renton for police services related to the 2026 FIFA event, involving overtime staffing and cost recovery. The council also authorized a consultant agreement with KBA Incorporated for construction management of the federally funded 64th Avenue South and West James Street pavement preservation project. The meeting included an update on the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan, highlighting planned airport expansions and environmental reviews, and a progress report on the Kent Municipal Relocation Program with a current budget of approximately $63 million, which remains on track. No motions indicated budget increases or contract awards beyond those noted.