# November 3, 2026 City Council Meeting

At its November 3, 2026 City Council meeting, the City of North Bend discussed several budget and infrastructure matters. Council postponed action on the proposed 0.1% criminal justice sales tax until the second meeting in June 2027, allowing time to consider broader tax and service-funding options. The tax was estimated to generate about $330,000 annually toward rising police costs; it was not adopted at this meeting. Council unanimously approved refinancing the Meadowbrook Utility No. 7 bond anticipation notes for design and construction, combining $1.2 million and $7.5 million in financing at a proposed 5.60% rate, with KeyBank as the lender. The refinancing is intended to accommodate the assessment-roll process and avoid a higher rate on the smaller note alone.

Council also unanimously authorized a professional services contract with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for design of the 710 pump station stream restoration project, not to exceed $382,874. FEMA is expected to reimburse 75% of eligible project costs (approximately $286,000), and construction is anticipated to begin in July 2027. The council considered 2026 comprehensive plan amendments, including updates to parks standards and the parks capital facilities plan that will support future impact-fee amendments. Other agenda items included proclamations recognizing Encompass Day and North Bend as a Gold Star Family City, and a presentation on youth and family services; no related procurement actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [November 3, 2026 City Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfiZhwDzhg) - City of North Bend