City Council Regular Meeting: July 27th, 2026

The City Council of Bellingham, Washington, held a regular meeting on July 27, 2026, where several procurement-related matters were addressed. The council approved awarding a $2.83 million contract to Faber Construction Corporation for the Ellis Frasier and Lincoln Streets overlay project, which includes pavement restoration, water main replacement, and pedestrian infrastructure upgrades. They also approved a noise variance to allow nighttime work near a hospital to minimize disruptions. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to enter into an inter-agency agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services to participate in a statewide energy performance contracting program aimed at improving energy efficiency and supporting the city's climate action plan. Other agenda items included discussions on housing policies, parking reform ordinances, and various litigation and labor matters, but these did not involve direct procurement actions. The meeting concluded with the approval of tax credit ordinances to support urban development.