# City Council Regular meeting #2191 9-22-2026

The City Council of College Place held its 2191st regular meeting on September 22, 2026. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the preliminary 2027 budget by the new finance director, highlighting revenue sources such as sales tax, property tax, and utility tax, as well as departmental budget requests and proposed staffing changes. The council discussed conservative budgeting approaches due to previous revenue shortfalls and reviewed departmental operating expenses excluding wages and benefits. Additionally, the council received a presentation on the city's fire sprinkler ordinance, its impact on water system capacity, and related infrastructure costs. The meeting also featured the contract award for the Maja Road Transmission Main Project No. 2, a significant capital improvement related to the city’s water system. Council members discussed economic development challenges, including regulatory and tax burdens affecting local businesses. The meeting concluded with an executive session to review the performance of a public employee.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Regular meeting #2191 9-22-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZgsIUcYTMs) - City of College Place