# Kent City Council Meeting - September 15, 2026


**Body:** City of Kent, WA
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure


The Kent City Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several proclamations recognizing Constitution Week, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Week Without Driving, and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The council also welcomed new police officers and discussed community engagement programs such as the Community Police Academy. A significant procurement action was the award of the East Hill North Community Park Pedestrian Access Improvement Project to Rodarty Construction Incorporated for just over $1.9 million, approximately 10% above the engineer's estimate. The project includes pedestrian and bicycle access improvements along 132nd Avenue and is funded through combined park and public works budgets. The council unanimously approved the contract award and authorized the mayor to execute the necessary documents. Other discussions included regional transportation initiatives, economic development, and community safety updates, but no additional procurement actions were taken.

**Source:** City of Kent, WA