# 09/15/2026 Federal Way City Council - Regular Meeting

The City of Federal Way held its regular City Council meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included a briefing on the city's tax increment financing (TIF) plan for downtown redevelopment, highlighting a 215-acre district with potential public infrastructure projects such as parking garages, parks, and mobility improvements. The council was informed about the need to decide on initiating major projects by 2029 to meet statutory deadlines, with options to extend the timeline or undertake smaller projects. Additionally, the council approved an assessment lien of $3,023.06 for property abatement at 2020 South 299th Street. The meeting also featured the mayor's presentation of the proposed 2027-2028 biennial budget, emphasizing a balanced budget with no new taxes, funding for employee market adjustments and cost-of-living increases, and addressing challenges such as a $500,000 annual revenue loss from the closure of Wild Waves and increased insurance premiums. The council discussed a proposed rule to prohibit reading prepared speeches during meetings, ultimately deciding to defer further discussion to the January 2027 council retreat. The council also expressed support for legislative priorities including human trafficking prevention bills and the establishment of a Washington State Commission on Men and Boys. Several community and regional updates were provided, including tourism grant interviews and local business ribbon cuttings.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [09/15/2026 Federal Way City Council - Regular Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0nSIfX8Z6g) - City of Federal Way