# 2026-10-13 Pullman City Council Meeting

The Pullman City Council meeting, identified in the title as October 13, 2026, approved two procurement-related items. Council accepted an $8,750 Gesa Credit Union Local Heroes grant for the Pullman Police Department’s drone program, with staff noting that existing drones are aging and that internal staff would train participating officers. Council also approved a three-year contract and power of attorney with Trans Tax Advisors LLC to pursue IRS credits or refunds for three battery-electric transit buses placed in service during 2025. Staff estimated the potential refund at $40,000 per bus; the consultant is paid only if funds are recovered, at an estimated 25% of the proceeds. The contract passed by vote.

The consent agenda was approved, including acceptance as complete of Citywide Safety Improvement Project contract 25-01, an interlocal agreement with Washington State University for city fire protection services, and renewal of a traffic-safety agreement with the Pullman Police Department. Council and the visiting state legislators also discussed prospective state capital funding and local infrastructure, housing, wildfire-response, and public-service needs, but no related funding awards or procurement actions were approved during that discussion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure, Emergency Response
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [2026-10-13 Pullman City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms37ZKKpZvc) - City of Pullman