Bothell City Council Meeting - July 21, 2026

The Bothell City Council meeting on July 21, 2026, included several procurement-related actions and policy discussions. The council approved a consent agenda that included a franchise agreement, a state grant agreement for the Woodrest utility project, and an interlocal cooperation agreement with King County for housing consortium participation. A significant procurement action was the approval of a $5.96 million construction contract with Northwest Construction for the Seamish River and Wenita Creek restoration project, funded through multiple grants and city surface water utility funds. The council also authorized a ballot measure for the annexation of the Bothell Fire Department into the Shoreline Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, including approval of the ballot language and appointment of pro committee members to support the measure. Additionally, the council held study sessions on proposed amendments to procedural regulations in the municipal code and on updates to the multifamily tax exemption program aimed at encouraging affordable housing development. These discussions focused on streamlining permit processes, aligning with state law, and refining tax exemption terms to better support housing goals. No votes were taken on the code amendments or tax exemption updates during this meeting.