# Budget & Finance Committee, Oct. 23, 2026

Tumwater City Budget & Finance Committee meeting (identified in the title as October 23, 2026; metadata timestamp is October 27) reviewed a proposed reinstatement of fire impact fees. Staff and consultant FCS said the near-complete study will identify eligible capital costs; fees would be one-time charges on new development and could not fund operating costs. The committee unanimously recommended placing Ordinance 02026-024, consistent with the study’s recommendations, on the December 1 City Council calendar for consideration and adoption. A fee resolution is expected at the November 19 Public Works Committee meeting and at Council on December 15; no fee amounts were presented at this meeting.

The committee also reviewed Budget Amendment No. 2, including major project costs such as HCP properties at 310 Israel, while noting Station T2 construction is not expected to start until 2027. The all-funds figures include $60 million in bond proceeds; the General Fund portion adds about $150,000 in revenue and $533,000 in expenditures. Members recommended placing Ordinance 02026-019 on the Council consent calendar for adoption. The committee also unanimously recommended creating separate abatement and Habitat Conservation Plan funds, with HCP credit-sale revenue intended to help cover property debt service or future acquisitions. No contract awards or vendor selections were made.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Budget & Finance Committee, Oct. 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxJB34ihp9w) - Tumwater, WA - City Government