Bothell City Council Meeting - June 16, 2026

The Bothell City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, included significant procurement-related discussions and updates. The city manager and procurement officer provided a detailed briefing on improvements to the city's procurement processes, including the introduction of a purchasing matrix, vendor outreach efforts, and the use of cooperative agreements and rosters to streamline contracting. The council discussed the importance of engaging local and diverse businesses and improving competitive bidding practices. Additionally, the council considered and approved a resolution authorizing possession and use agreements related to the Both Way Multimodal Improvements Project, addressing eminent domain negotiations for property acquisition. Another key procurement-related topic was the city's potential transition from participation in King and Snohomish County urban county consortiums to becoming a direct Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement city, which would increase funding and local control but also administrative responsibilities. The council voted to provide notice of intent not to renew the interlocal agreements, preserving the option to pursue direct HUD funding. The meeting also featured a study session on the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) and Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program (ELIP), exploring potential infrastructure funding tools to support growth and conservation efforts. No immediate council action was required on the study session topics.