# Yakima City Council Meeting October 13, 2026

At the October 13, 2026, Yakima City Council regular business meeting, the council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It included a supplemental agreement with HDR Engineering Inc., not to exceed $549,820, for construction engineering and permitting services on the Nelson Dam removal and conveyance improvements project (IC2010), as well as approval of contract price and time modifications described as totaling $1,333,123.33 including sales tax. Staff also presented a proposed balanced 2027–28 budget; no budget action was taken. The presentation identified continued funding for city services and infrastructure, with Franklin Pool not included in the proposal pending possible grants, donations, or other support. Staff reported that an RFP for the Harmon Center had concluded and contract negotiations were underway; Washington Fruit Center, Lions Pool, and fire station operations were also discussed as budget priorities or funding needs.

The budget discussion covered a proposed 15% reserve target, compared with the existing 12% policy; council deferred any policy decision for further consideration and public input. Members also discussed deferred street maintenance, equipment replacement needs, economic development, and potential reliance on grants and other funding sources. Public commenters urged action on Flock automated license plate reader cameras and a local kratom sales ban, but the transcript contains no council action on those requests.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Yakima City Council Meeting October 13, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkbR1hhI09k) - City of Yakima