Mount Vernon City Council Meeting - August 12, 2026

The City of Mount Vernon City Council held a meeting on August 12, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved multiple contract amendments with Facet Northwest for comprehensive plan updates and on-call planning support, including a $70,000 increase to the latter contract. They also approved a resolution for the final plat of the Mountain Gate development, a 13-acre residential project with 66 lots including affordable housing units. Additionally, the council discussed and held a public hearing on amendments to the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan, which included adding $216,000 in federal funds for Riverside Drive design and incorporating the North 15th Street Complete Streets Project. The council adopted a resolution to approve the county-wide hazard mitigation plan, including a priority infrastructure project. They authorized the mayor to enter into an agreement with Skagit County to allocate opioid settlement funds totaling $350,000 for behavioral health and recovery housing initiatives. Lastly, the council passed an emergency ordinance imposing a six-month moratorium on data center development permits within city limits to study potential impacts. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, budget allocations, and strategic planning efforts affecting future procurement and development in Mount Vernon.