City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting, 9/14/26 (Zoom Livestream)

The City Council of Anacortes, Washington, held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a resolution to adopt a purchase card policy into the Anacortes Municipal Policy (AMP), streamlining the city’s credit card usage. The council also approved a resolution and ordinance to update the city’s investment policy, moving the delegation of investment authority to the city treasurer and allowing all investment income to be allocated to the general fund, potentially increasing available revenue by approximately $500,000 annually. Additionally, the council ratified the mayor’s signature on a purchase and sale agreement for the property at 9029 Molly Lane, authorizing the sale of the building to Lopez Island Creamery for $2.2 million with a leaseback arrangement for Fire Station 3 space. The meeting also included discussions on budget challenges, potential new revenue sources such as a business and occupation (B&O) tax, and upcoming budget review sessions. Public comments addressed concerns about transparency in the property sale process. Overall, the meeting focused on financial policies, property transactions, and budget planning to support city operations and services.