# Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting: September 28th, 2026

The Bellingham City Council regular meeting was held September 28, 2026. The council approved a Parks and Recreation contract award for on-call overwater maintenance and repair services, to be issued through individual work orders over a maximum four-year term, with total spending not to exceed $400,000. Two bids were received; Boss Construction of Bellingham was identified as the lowest responsible bidder, at a bid amount transcribed as $101,821.29. The council also approved interlocal agreements related to 2027 fees, paramedic training, and cooperation on a phased multi-agency public safety training facility; no amounts for these agreements were specified in the transcript.

The council approved a resolution supporting Proposition 2026-07, which would allow designated officials to sign city contracts and permit electronic signatures; voters will decide the charter amendment in November. Staff said contracting policies are being reviewed, including which agreements require the mayor’s signature. The council received the 2027 preliminary budget for information, with public hearings scheduled for October 5 and November 2; no budget action was taken, and the proposal would use reserves to maintain current service levels. A potential Lake Whatcom watershed property acquisition was discussed in executive session without action. The council also passed the kratom-products ordinance and approved other resolutions and ordinances.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Bellingham City Council Regular Meeting: September 28th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgmZfG9cnwU) - City of Bellingham, Washington