# 8/17/2026 Council Meeting

The City of Sumner Council’s August 17, 2026 regular meeting included approval of the consent agenda, including checks and electronic payments totaling $575,944.79. The council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2974 concerning transfer of the Bill Heath Sports Complex to the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Staff described a negotiated purchase price of $3,363,700 and district plans for improvements, including a synthetic-turf field, lighting, restrooms and concession facilities, a playground, and tennis and pickleball courts. The Bill Heath name would remain for at least 15 years, and some amenities would have public access hours. Proceeds are restricted to playground or recreation purposes and are expected to support park development, with the Bennett property identified as staff’s current recommendation. No council vote on the transfer was recorded at this meeting; the administrator said the ordinance and transfer agreement would be considered at the September 8 meeting.

The council also appointed Mark Isaacs to a vacant council seat. Looking ahead, the administrator said the council would discuss community partner fund allocations for the 2027–28 budget at the next study session and consider annual Microsoft licensing and a Tyler Technologies subscription at a future meeting. Public comments addressed access to the sports complex, a planned community event, and utility debt costs, but no related procurement action was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 17, 2026

### Sources
- [8/17/2026 Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcb3d8awv78) - CityofSumner