# Sedro-Woolley City Council Meeting for August 12, 2026

The Sedro-Woolley City Council meeting on August 12, 2026, considered several spending and procurement matters. By a 4–2 vote, the council authorized the mayor or designee to execute a 2026 housing-fund (HB 1590) capital funding agreement with Home Trust of Skagit, rather than RJ Group, for the Creekside Commons project. The project and partnership remain unchanged; the change makes Home Trust, which will steward down-payment assistance and long-term affordability, the direct contracting party. Councilmember Peterson objected to proceeding without reissuing the RFP, citing the deadline extension that allowed RJ Group to apply after other proposals had been posted. The council also authorized a $40,000 settlement agreement in the Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley v. Jose Rodriguez matter.

The council held a first reading and informational presentation on a proposed NEOGOV human resources information system. Staff reported a first-year cost of $39,735.50, budgeted in 2026, and said the procurement used a cooperative contract; no approval was requested at this meeting, and staff will return for authorization. Public Works also previewed six capital projects at an upcoming open house, including transportation improvements and a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, but no related spending decision was made at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** August 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Sedro-Woolley City Council Meeting for August 12, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvve9k4VwD4) - City of Sedro-Woolley