Public Works Committee July 9, 2026

The Tumwater, WA City Government Public Works Committee meeting on July 9, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and interlocal agreements related to environmental education and water resource management. The committee discussed and recommended placing on the city council consent calendar an interlocal agreement with Thurston County and the cities of Lacey and Olympia to continue the Regional Environmental Education Partnership (REAP), which supports watershed education, stormwater pollution prevention, and community stewardship programs. The partnership includes a budget of approximately $120,000 annually, allocated based on population, and involves contracting with third-party communications firms for outreach. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended approval of an interlocal mutual services agreement with the LOTT Clean Water Alliance, which facilitates collaboration on wastewater collection and reclaimed water distribution system maintenance, though no work has yet been performed under this agreement. The meeting also included discussion of potential site visits for a fish passage obstruction removal project at Sap Road Park, highlighting ongoing capital improvement efforts. Motions to approve both interlocal agreements were passed unanimously, authorizing the mayor to sign. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but the agreements and budget allocations discussed will guide future procurement and collaborative activities in environmental and water resource management.