Snohomish
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Administrative Session
This administrative session covers budget adjustments, interlocal agreements, and consultant contracts. The council will also review a proposed sales tax for the Transportation Benefit District and set a public hearing date. Additionally, officials will adopt updated drainage and engineering standards and approve a $55,000 software contract.
- Interlocal agreement with City of Mukilteo for fire vehicle maintenance (up to $400,000)
- Proposed sales tax for the Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District (public hearing set for July 15)
- $55,000 five-year contract for a work management platform with Vesta Digital Intelligence
- Adoption of the 2026 Snohomish County Drainage Manual and Engineering Design Standards
- Supplemental appropriation for the Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund using tribal funds
Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee
The committee is reviewing several legislative actions including a new Commute Trip Reduction Plan and road right-of-way franchises. Members will also consider various contracts for climate change impact studies, road slide repairs, and technology services.
- Ordinance 26-029: New Commute Trip Reduction Plan
- Ordinance 26-025: Road right-of-way franchise for SQF, LLC D/B/A Verta
- Motion 26-255: North High Rock Road Slide Repair Project
- Motion 26-257: Change order for Arlington Operations Center construction
- Motion 26-246: Technology services agreement with Tulalip Tribes
Planning and Community Development Committee
The committee is reviewing two interlocal agreements regarding fire protection services. One item concerns updating the agreement with Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 4, while the other involves mechanical services for the City of Mukilteo.
- Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 4
- Mechanical services contract with City of Mukilteo up to $400,000
- Termination of previous agreement with City of Snohomish and Fire District No. 4
General Legislative Session
The Council is considering a proposed ordinance to implement a 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice purposes. They are also reviewing updates to drainage and engineering standards, as well as a contract for a work management platform.
- Ordinance 26-030: Proposed 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice
- Bid award for Vesta Digital Intelligence, LLC ($55,000 over five years)
- Adoption of the 2026 Snohomish County Drainage Manual
- Amendments to Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS)
- Resolution 26-035: Recognizing the Snohomish County Civic Assembly on AI
Public Hearings
The Snohomish County Council will review and vote on a final list of amendments regarding the Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations for Docket XXII. This action updates the county's long-term land use and development guidelines.
- Motion 26-155: Amendments to Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations (Docket XXII)
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General Legislative Session
The Snohomish County Council will review administrative matters, approve vendor contracts, and adopt the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. A public hearing will be scheduled for August 12 to discuss a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice. The council will also accept an FAA grant for runway rehabilitation at Snohomish County Airport.
- Ordinance 26-030: Proposes a 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice (public hearing Aug 12)
- Contract award to NumerikSoft for data risk management licenses ($130,000 over 5 years)
- Contract award for office supplies via DES agreement ($350,000 over 7 years)
- FAA grant acceptance for Runway 16R-34L rehabilitation at Snohomish County Airport
- Adoption of the 2025 Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Administrative Session
The Council is reviewing several legislative assignments, including a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice. They are also considering airport grants, road repairs, and various professional service agreements.
- Ordinance 26-030: Proposed 0.1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes
- North High Rock Road Slide Repair Project right-of-way plan
- FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation North
- Arlington Operations Center design and construction change order
- Purchase of licenses from NumerikSoft estimated at $130,000
Council Meeting
Public Hearings
The Council will consider an emergency appropriation to increase funding for the Prosecuting Attorney due to revenue losses. They will also discuss a charter amendment regarding mandatory political history disclosures for county officials.
- Ordinance 26-022: Emergency appropriation for Prosecuting Attorney fund
- Ordinance 26-023: Mandatory candidate political history disclosure requirement
General Legislative Session
The Council will discuss an emergency ordinance to pause data center development in unincorporated areas. They are also reviewing several service contracts for the Evergreen State Fair and interlocal agreements regarding waterlines, LiDAR sharing, and flood risk mitigation.
- Emergency Ordinance 26-026: Moratorium on Data Centers in Unincorporated Snohomish County
- Ordinance 26-028: Interlocal Agreement with City of Stanwood for Flood Risk Mitigation
- Contract for Evergreen State Fair canopy, decorator, and booth rentals
- Lease agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures for fair office and dressing room trailers
- Interlocal Agreement with Tulalip Tribes to relocate waterline near 6304 19th Ave NE
Administrative Session
The Council is reviewing several administrative motions including personnel appointments, interlocal agreements for technology and fire services, and an FAA grant for runway rehabilitation. They are also preparing a public hearing regarding growth management setbacks.
- FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Snohomish County Airport Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation
- Interlocal Agreement with Fire Protection District No. 4 and the City of Snohomish
- Interlocal Agreement between Snohomish County and the City of Stanwood for flood risk mitigation
- Interlocal Agreement with Tulalip Tribes for technology services
- Ordinance 26-020 regarding growth management setbacks
Public Hearings
The Snohomish County Council will act on two items: authorizing condemnation proceedings for Jordan Creek Bridge and updating stormwater regulations to comply with the 2024 Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit.
- Motion 26-196 to authorize condemnation for Jordan Creek Bridge (Parcel 002)
- Ordinance 26-021 amending stormwater code chapters 30.63a, 30.63b, 30.70.310, and 30.91 per 2024 permit
General Legislative Session
The Snohomish County Council will consider several items including a resolution recognizing Juneteenth, consent agenda contracts, and action items from committees. Key decisions include approving the HUD Annual Action Plan for housing and community development programs and authorizing a $600,000 contract for audio-visual equipment.
- Resolution 26-033 recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day
- Motion 26-237 approving $600,000 for audio-visual equipment over six years
- Motion 26-231 approving Snohomish County Urban County Consortium 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan
- Motion 26-235 for indigent defense improvement funds from Washington State Office of Public Defense
- Motion 26-236 authorizing janitorial services agreement with CCS Facility Services
Planning and Community Development Committee
The Planning and Community Development Committee will consider several items, including an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County and an ordinance amending setback requirements. They will also review motions related to fair services and interlocal agreements.
- Emergency Ordinance 26-026: Moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas
- Ordinance 26-020: Amending setback regulations in SCC 30.23 and 30.42b
- Motion 26-219: Interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for waterline relocation near 6304 19th Ave NE
- Motion 26-222: Contract for canopy, decorator, and booth rentals at Evergreen State Fair
- Motion 26-223: Lease of office and dressing room trailers for 2026 Evergreen State Fair
Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee
The Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee will review a proposed ordinance to amend the Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District rules. Members will also discuss potential funding options for public works projects. Additionally, the committee will forward a janitorial services contract to the full council for approval.
- Ordinance 26-009: Amends Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District rules
- Motion 26-236: Janitorial services contract with CCS Facility Services
- Discussion on public works funding options for 2026
Administrative Session
The County Council will assign proposed legislation to committees and take action on several items, including an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas. They will also consider a resolution honoring the Everett Silvertips, a franchise agreement with Verta, acceptance of a real property donation, and a janitorial services contract.
- Emergency Ordinance 26-026: moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County
- Resolution 26-032: celebrating Everett Silvertips' 2026 W. Hockey League Championship
- Ordinance 26-025: non-exclusive franchise for SQF, LLC (D/B/A Verta) for public road rights-of-way
- Motion 26-236: approving janitorial services agreement with CCS Facility Services
- Motion 26-235: accepting indigent defense improvement funds from WA State Office of Public Defense
Public Hearings
The Snohomish County Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances. They will consider vacating a portion of 136th St SW, creating a behavioral health facility expansion fund funded by sales tax, prescribing penalties for child endangerment, and adding a new section for county funding of housing.
- Ordinance 26-015: Vacating unopened portion of 136th St SW right-of-way
- Ordinance 26-018: Creating Behavioral Health Facility Expansion Fund and amending sales tax for affordable housing
- Ordinance 26-016: Establishing penalties for child endangerment in county code
- Ordinance 26-019: Adding section for county funding of housing
Public Hearings
The Snohomish County Council will vote on a motion to summarily dismiss the closed record appeal of the Meadowood East Rural Cluster Subdivision (File No. 22-104584 PSD). This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural.
- Motion 26-195 to dismiss closed record appeal of Meadowood East Rural Cluster Subdivision (File No. 22-104584 PSD)
General Legislative Session
The Snohomish County Council will consider a charter amendment that would mandate candidates for County Executive and Council to disclose their political history. They are also set to approve an emergency budget appropriation for the Prosecuting Attorney's office and an interlocal agreement with the Tulalip Tribes for jail services. Several road construction contracts will be awarded, including $806k for Ash Way overlay and $562k for Beverly Park Road improvements.
- Ordinance 26-023: charter amendment requiring political history disclosure for County Executive and Council candidates (public hearing June 24)
- Motion 26-208: interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for jail services
- Ordinance 26-022: emergency appropriation of funds for Prosecuting Attorney's office
- Bid award: Ash Way Overlay (164th ST SW to Park and Ride) to JB Asphalt for $806,126.50
- Bid award: Beverly Park Road ADA Upgrades & 18th Ave West Sidewalk Improvements to RRJ Company LLC for $561,860.61
Health and Community Services Committee
The Health and Community Services Committee will consider two motions for advancement to the June 17 General Legislative Session: a contract with Ascendient Healthcare Advisors and a data-sharing agreement with the WA State Department of Health for confidential death data. The committee will also hold a discussion on the state of healthcare and Snohomish County Public Hospital District #1.
- Motion 26-216: Contract with Ascientient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. (proposed advance to June 17 session)
- Motion 26-225: Data Sharing Agreement with WA State Dept. of Health for confidential death data release
- Discussion item: The State of Healthcare and SCPHD#1 (2026-1409)
Administrative Session
The Snohomish County Council is assigning legislation to committees, including two proposed charter amendments that would require candidate political history disclosure and affirm the county's hearing examiner system. They will also move several items to a future general legislative session, such as an emergency appropriation for the prosecuting attorney and an interlocal agreement with the Tulalip Tribes for jail services. Additionally, the council will review purchasing awards for road overlays and ADA upgrades.
- Ordinance 26-023: Charter amendment for mandatory candidate political history disclosure
- Ordinance 26-024: Charter amendment affirming Hearing Examiner System authority
- Ordinance 26-022: Emergency appropriation of unstated amount for Prosecuting Attorney (Fund 100)
- Motion 26-208: Interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for jail services
- Bid award of $806,126.50 for Ash Way Overlay (164th ST SW to Park and Ride)