# City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting, 9/28/26 (Zoom Livestream)

The City of Anacortes City Council held a meeting on September 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Bud Clary Chevrolet Inc. for $394,388.02 to purchase four replacement police patrol vehicles funded through the city's equipment replacement fund. The council also reviewed draft capital facilities projects for 2027, covering fiber infrastructure upgrades, fire department equipment and master planning, and parks and recreation projects. Notable capital projects included the ongoing fiber network expansion and upgrades, a fire EMS equipment purchase of four cardiac monitors estimated at $260,000 from cash reserves and $100,000 from impact fees, and a fire master study plan to assess future facility needs. The council discussed the importance of regionalization in fire services and the timing of the master plan. Parks projects included shoreline restoration, park construction, restroom upgrades, and trail improvements, with funding from grants, impact fees, and cash reserves. Additionally, the council reviewed a major $8.6 million port joint event facility project with funding from grants, state appropriations, and bonds to be repaid via lodging tax revenues. The meeting also addressed the required removal of creosote pilings and breakwater repairs, emphasizing the need for funding and permitting considerations. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement planning, contract awards, and budget allocations for upcoming fiscal years.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Anacortes - City Council Meeting, 9/28/26 (Zoom Livestream)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=482B_jwhuA0) - City of Anacortes