# November 10, 2026 1st Council Meeting

The City of Rainier’s November 10, 2026 council meeting approved the consent agenda 4–0, including claim vouchers 9233–9248, three EFTs totaling $31,641.78, and minutes. A further amount of $363,450.36 was stated during the voucher discussion; staff explained that the high total reflected a CR Santa Fe payment that had already been reimbursed by TIB. Following a public hearing on ad valorem taxes, the council also approved Ordinance 745-2027 by a 4–0 vote; the transcript is unclear on the ordinance’s precise wording. No contract awards or vendor selections were identified.

Staff reported that approximately $700,000 in upcoming CDBG funds for South County cities is being discussed, with Rainier coordinating with Thurston County on potential projects. The city is also arranging a site visit with its systems integrator and electrical engineers to assess options for restoring well equipment and continuing well rehabilitation; staff are seeking a less expensive solution. TIB funding for a roundabout study may be released earlier than previously scheduled, and staff will follow up. Council discussion of potentially vacating a city-owned strip of land was deferred to a future meeting pending information about process, costs, and potential issues. The city also announced that a $25 door-hanger fee and an increase in the water-service disconnect fee from $20 to $50 are planned to take effect in January, with an ordinance amendment expected at the next meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [November 10, 2026 1st Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-aP-GnQaaU) - City of Rainier