# Tenino City Council Meeting 08/25/2026

The City of Tenino City Council held a work session and regular meeting on August 25, 2026. The council approved a school resource officer contract, described as a three-year agreement; no contract amount was stated. The mayor noted the city attorney’s suggestion that the sheriff’s office negotiate directly with the school district in future, and the council approved the contract without opposition. The council also discussed a proposed public-safety sales tax for a future meeting. No vote was taken on the gambling-tax ordinance: a council member criticized the recently adopted 10% rate, raised concerns about potential overpayments and effects on nonprofit organizations, and said a proposal to rescind or revise the ordinance would be presented at the next meeting. Staff said they would calculate any potential amounts owed and share the results with affected organizations.

Infrastructure and budget discussions included an estimated $86,000 to bring noncompliant curb ramps up to ADA standards, which could reduce funding available for sidewalk work, and an estimated $10,000-plus to address an ADA issue at a bus stop; staff will explore options. Public Works reported that 12 fire hydrants need replacement and that sewer-check alarms need attention. The city also expects to save about $20,000 annually by discontinuing a Springbrook service. Officials reported continued work on the food-bank property sale and its solar-grant requirements, and on a proposed meat-processing facility and wastewater-treatment-plant integration. The e-bike ordinance was deferred for revisions; no procurement decision was made on it.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** August 25, 2026

### Sources
- [Tenino City Council Meeting 08/25/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YLfSrERIm4) - City Of Tenino