# Regular Aberdeen City Council Meeting 09-30-2026

At the Aberdeen City Council regular meeting on September 30, 2026, council heard Coast Communications’ proposal for a city franchise agreement to build out fiber broadband, offering symmetrical gigabit speeds with overhead or underground installation depending on existing utility service. No franchise agreement was approved; council voted to return it for consideration at a future meeting. The council also heard a presentation from Rept about its AI-assisted resident-information and communications platform. The presenter quoted a subscription price of about $1,000 per month ($12,000 annually) and offered a discounted three-month pilot. Council discussed potential uses, costs, and public engagement, but made no purchasing decision.

Council approved a revised purchasing policy by voice vote (Resolution 1126-36), a decision relevant to future purchasing processes. It accepted the first reading of an ordinance amending rules for cash and change funds and scheduled a workshop on the 2027 budget for October 21, 2026. Other project updates included library construction preparations, with work expected to begin in November and finish around April or May, and staff follow-up with the striping contractor on US 101 safety improvements; no associated contract awards or project amounts were stated.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Aberdeen City Council Meeting 09-30-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWBY3VTP_3w) - Aberdeen WA