# Bothell City Council Meeting - October 6, 2026

At the October 6, 2026 Bothell City Council meeting, staff presented items for the 2027–28 budget, with no budget or contract approvals recorded during the study session. Proposed revenue options included a 0.1% criminal-justice sales tax, estimated to raise about $2 million annually, and a 0.01% human-services sales tax. Staff also proposed extending the YMCA community-hub and behavioral-health/resource-navigation contract through December 2028 with no increase to its $500,000 maximum; approximately $460,000 remained. The proposed human-services grant program would continue prior awards with a recommended 3.8% cost-of-living adjustment and include $5,000 each for emergency funding and pooled regional contracts. Staff said the grant allocations and YMCA extension would return to Council for consideration.

The proposed 2027 utility-rate increases were 6.25% for water, 8% for sewer, and 5.75% for stormwater. Staff also reviewed a 2027 fee schedule that generally reflects a 3.8% adjustment, proposed fixed fees for certain land-use applications, and a new city electrical permitting and inspection program intended to become self-supporting after its initial setup. The discussion included the planned Maywood Park reservoir replacement and projected capital funding. Council approved the consent calendar, which included September meeting minutes, a property dedication, and a minor city-boundary adjustment. A public hearing was held on procedural code updates; no public comments were received. Council members also moved and seconded resolutions opposing two state ballot initiatives, but the transcript does not capture the vote outcome.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [Bothell City Council Meeting - October 6, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXCwZ_My9_s) - CityofBothell