City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting, 9/8/26 (Zoom Livestream)

The City of Anacortes City Council held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. A key procurement action was the approval of a $259,000 contract award to Kimley Horn Associates for engineering design services for intersection improvements at 12th Street and K Avenue, funded largely by a $224,000 federal surface transportation block grant with a 13.5% city match. The council emphasized the safety and future development benefits of this project. Additionally, the council adopted resolution 3226 to codify updated budget policies aimed at increasing transparency and fiscal discipline, including departmental budget adherence and a five-year financial outlook. They also repealed outdated ordinances related to budget policies and credit card use, and amended municipal code regarding city donations. Finally, the council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Anacortes Police Services Guild Commissioned employees, with a cumulative cost of approximately $815,000 over four years. These actions reflect the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, fiscal management, and labor relations.