City of Kent Committee of the Whole + Workshop - September 1, 2026

The City of Kent Committee of the Whole meeting on September 1, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. The council approved a $500,000 reallocation of unspent ARPA funds to support the commercial affordability project with the National Council for Community Development, aimed at developing a commissary kitchen space to support local food entrepreneurs. An amendment to the consultant services agreement with Burger Partnership was authorized to add structural engineering services and extend the contract for the Garrison Creek Park renovation project. The council also approved a consultant services agreement with Kent Youth and Family Services for $125,000 to provide youth counseling and support groups. Additionally, an inter-agency agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission was authorized to assign a full-time officer to the commission, with full salary and benefits reimbursed. The meeting included an update on a $10 million flood resilience grant application and a detailed presentation on the Kent Moves capital improvement project, focusing on the design and upcoming construction phases of city facilities. The council passed an ordinance regulating mobile food vendors to ensure licensing and food safety compliance, with enforcement beginning 30 days after passage.