# Sedro-Woolley City Council Special Meeting for September 30, 2026

The Sedro-Woolley City Council held a special meeting on September 30, 2026, including the first reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2127-26, the proposed 2027–2028 biennial budget. Discussion focused on revenue estimates for the general fund and several other funds; staff said the draft budget was balanced after management reductions, with projected revenues about $2 million below 2026. The city expects construction-related sales tax revenue from the wastewater treatment plant project in 2028. Grant revenue was projected to fall from about $2.1 million in 2026 to $100,000 in 2027, in part because of the completed Mstead Park project. Capital projects are expected to rely on grants and restricted sources such as park impact fees, real estate excise tax, and transportation benefit district fees.

The council also considered the first reading of Ordinance 2128-26 on the 2027 property tax levy. The draft budget assumes no 1% levy increase; council discussed the option to take or bank that increase, but no levy decision or budget adoption vote occurred. Staff said a later budget amendment would be proposed to combine the strategic reserve fund with the special projects fund. No contract awards, vendor selections, or purchasing approvals were identified. The council voted to excuse two members from the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Sedro-Woolley City Council Special Meeting for September 30, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EriRyN7RrVY) - City of Sedro-Woolley