09/08/2026 Parks/Recreation/Human Services & Public Safety Comittee

The City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee met on September 8, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of the 2027 SCORE jail services agreement rate amendment, which involves a 9% increase in daily bed rates and 5% increases in other service fees due to rising medical costs linked to the opioid epidemic. The committee also approved extending the Washington State Department of Corrections Master Agreement for community restitution programs through 2029, with an annual budget of $75,000 for services such as park and street cleanups. Additionally, the committee approved sponsoring a senior technology pop-up event with a $500 investment to support senior outreach. Updates were provided on the Dumas Bay Center and the Federal Way Performing Arts Center, including financials, usage, and marketing efforts. Future agenda items proposed included discussion on becoming a Tree City USA and supporting a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men. Motions related to procurement and budget items were unanimously passed and scheduled for the September 15 council consent agenda.