August 18th, 2026 - City Council Meeting

The City of Sammamish held a special City Council meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract award for the Southeast 6th Street Improvement Project, with RW Scott Construction selected for $991,743.25 plus a 15% contingency, totaling approximately $1.15 million. The project includes significant environmental improvements aimed at reducing impervious surfaces and maintenance costs. The council also discussed fiscal sustainability, addressing near-term cost reductions, revenue options, and long-term financial planning. Proposed measures included eliminating certain vacant positions to save about $1 million, shifting capital project costs from the general fund, and considering revenue enhancements such as property tax bank capacity and miscellaneous fee adjustments. The council debated the merits of increasing sales tax for public safety and financing a $10 million fire station project through debt, with some members expressing caution about tax increases and debt financing. Additionally, the council reviewed updates to the King County Surface Water Design Manual and its local addendum, with plans to adopt these updates to meet regulatory and environmental goals. The meeting also included proclamations related to emergency management awareness and bike, e-bike, and e-moto safety. Overall, the meeting involved significant discussions on budget management, contract awards, and policy decisions impacting future procurement and capital projects.