Tumwater City Council Work Session, Sept. 8, 2026

The Tumwater City Council held a work session on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed Costco development agreement and the city's upcoming biennial budget. The council discussed the status of the Costco project, including land use approvals, infrastructure commitments, and the development agreement that outlines obligations for both the city and the developer. Key procurement-related topics included the construction of road improvements such as roundabouts, extension and oversizing of water and sewer mains, and traffic impact fees estimated near $2 million with partial credits for prior mitigations. The development agreement is expected to return for council approval on October 20, 2026, with Costco aiming to open the main store and associated facilities by October 2027. Additionally, the council reviewed the 2027-2028 budget process, highlighting approved and pending enhancement requests totaling approximately $13 million, including public safety staffing increases, fire and police equipment upgrades, and infrastructure projects. The budget also considers potential new revenue sources such as reinstated fire impact fees and a public safety tax. No formal votes were taken during this work session, but the council was briefed on upcoming public hearings and ordinance considerations related to the budget and capital projects.