# 2026-09-22 Regular Council Meeting

The City of DuPont regular council meeting, held September 22, 2026 (the meeting title date; metadata lists September 23 UTC), included a Pierce County Library System update and the opening discussion of the city’s 2027 budget. The library reported that consultants recommend relocating DuPont’s approximately 2,400-square-foot branch to a larger facility; the system said it expects to discuss options with the city over the next couple of years. No site, funding source, purchase, or contract was approved. In the budget presentation, staff gave preliminary, conservative General Fund revenue estimates, projecting 2027 revenues below 2026 actuals. Estimates assume a 1% property-tax increase and exclude grants and unconfirmed development revenue. Council discussed possible revenue measures, including changes to business and utility taxes, and a proposal to allocate more investment interest to the General Fund—potentially about $644,000 annually at the current 3.7% return, compared with roughly $75,000 currently allocated. No revenue changes were adopted; council requested further legal review of the interest-allocation proposal and additional information on tax options.

The council also held a study session on e-bike and e-motorcycle safety. Staff recommended considering limited updates to the helmet ordinance and targeted rules for sidewalks, trails, parks, and unsafe operation, while deferring comprehensive regulation until a state work group reports later in 2026. No ordinance or related spending was approved. No procurement actions, such as contract awards, bids, or vendor selections, were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [2026-09-22 Regular Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDucu40LJkM) - City of DuPont