# October 6, 2026 City Countil Meeting

The October 6, 2026, North Bend City Council meeting included presentation of the preliminary 2027–2028 budget, which prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and human services and cultural arts. The budget projects public-safety costs rising from about $5.3 million in 2026 to $7.9 million in 2028. Staff proposed considering a 0.1% criminal-justice sales tax expected to raise about $330,000 annually beginning January 2027, alongside either a regional fire authority or a voter-approved property-tax levy lift; these were budget options for future discussion, not approvals at this meeting. Council also received updates on upcoming budget work sessions and the timeline for considering those funding approaches.

On procurement and capital matters, council unanimously approved AB26-089, amending the 2026 salary schedule to reflect positions negotiated in a previously approved union contract. It also unanimously approved AB26-092, a developer extension agreement with Middlefork Property Development (MFPD LLC): the developer will construct required frontage and sewer improvements to city standards, provide required bonds, and pay city review, inspection, and administration costs; the city will assume ownership and maintenance after acceptance. Council approved AB26-091, updating the comprehensive plan’s capital facilities element, including provisions that could support future grant eligibility for a potential public-private project; a referenced $75,000 contribution was described as a placeholder, not an authorized expenditure. AB26-090, concerning residential lot-division regulations, passed with one dissenting vote. No city-funded construction contract award or vendor selection was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [October 6, 2026 City Countil Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl3hRMZpz5A) - City of North Bend