# Covington City Council Meeting - September 8, 2026


**Body:** cityofcovington
**Date:** September 07, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The Covington City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, included a significant procurement discussion regarding the approval of the purchase of parcel 3622059075, known as the Seattle Union Gospel Mission property. The council approved the acquisition for park purposes at a total cost of $962,000, which includes land costs and due diligence expenses. The purchase is supported by a pending Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grant of $240,500 and King County Conservation Future Grant funds. The acquisition aims to protect conservation lands and provide future trail alignment options. Additionally, Republic Services provided an update on the new solid waste contract, highlighting enhanced recycling and organics diversion services, customer service improvements, and rate increase explanations tied to inflation and disposal fees. The council discussed customer service issues and outreach efforts to support residents and businesses in compliance with organics management laws. No other procurement actions or contract awards were noted during the meeting.

**Source:** cityofcovington