City Council Study Session | September 22, 2026

The City of Redmond City Council held a study session on September 22, 2026, focusing primarily on the Municipal Operations Center (MOC) project update. The meeting included detailed presentations from the public works and capital projects teams, along with the progressive design-build contractors, outlining the completion of the validation phase and the transition into phase one design and preconstruction. Key procurement-related topics included confirmation of project scope, schedule, and budget, with a current budget target of $268.5 million. The council discussed the consolidation of multiple city divisions into the new MOC site, the retention of certain facilities at the existing site, and sustainability certification goals. Questions from council members addressed the implications of retaining some operations at the old site, potential surplus of property, and budget considerations related to these decisions. The project schedule anticipates substantial completion by May 2030, with upcoming council decision points on contract approvals and budget refinements.