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City Council Approves $9M in Claims, Moves on Projects

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Everett City Council approved two consent items on August 26, 2026: a $2,715,810.55 claim resolution for August 8-14, 2026, and a $6,247,049.12 payroll resolution for the period ending August 8, 2026.

The council also advanced three proposed projects: a pedestrian safety project on Evergreen Way at Center Road (3rd reading September 2, 2026), an amendment to continue the Everett Outdoor Event Center project (3rd reading September 2, 2026), and a new ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the event center including eminent domain (1st reading, next steps pending). A separate sewer project on PGSF Bond Street was also proposed for a special improvement project.

A public hearing on the 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan and 2025 Annual Report was scheduled for the meeting.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://everettwa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-2481?html=true
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    Everett City Council approved two consent items on August 26, 2026This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $2,715,810.55 for the period of August 8, 2026, through August 14, 2026. Documents: Resolution - Claims Payable 081426.pdf (2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $6,247,049.12 for the period ending August 8, 2026. Documents: Resolution for Payroll Pay Period 17.pdf”
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    A $2,715,810.55 claim resolution for August 8-14, 2026 was approvedThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $2,715,810.55 for the period of August 8, 2026, through August 14, 2026.”
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    A $6,247,049.12 payroll resolution for the period ending August 8, 2026 was approvedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The council also advanced three proposed projectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    A pedestrian safety project on Evergreen Way at Center Road was proposed“(4) CB 2608-42 – 2nd Reading - Adopt an Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled “Evergreen Way at Center Rd Pedestrian Safety,” Fund 303, Program 141, to accumulate all costs for the improvement. (3rd & Final Reading 9/2/26) Documents: CB 2608-42.pdf”
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    A 3rd reading for the pedestrian safety project on Evergreen Way at Center Road was scheduled for September 2, 2026“(4) CB 2608-42 – 2nd Reading - Adopt an Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled “Evergreen Way at Center Rd Pedestrian Safety,” Fund 303, Program 141, to accumulate all costs for the improvement. (3rd & Final Reading 9/2/26) Documents: CB 2608-42.pdf”
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    An amendment to continue the Everett Outdoor Event Center project was proposed“(5) CB 2608-43 – 2nd Reading - Adopt this Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4098 25, as previously amended, to continue the Special Improvement Project, titled ”
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    A 3rd reading for the amendment to continue the Everett Outdoor Event Center project was scheduled for September 2, 2026“(5) CB 2608-43 – 2nd Reading - Adopt this Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4098 25, as previously amended, to continue the Special Improvement Project, titled “Everett Outdoor Event Center,” Fund 342, Program 052, for the accumulation of expenditures associated with property acquisition costs necessary for the project. (3rd & Final Reading 9/2/26) Documents: CB2608-43.pdf”
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    A new ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the event center including eminent domain was proposed“(6) CB 2608-44 – 1st Reading - Adopt an Ordinance taking final action to authorize and provide for acquisition, including through the exercise of eminent domain, of certain land and real property rights for the purpose of constructing the Everett Outdoor Events Center Project; and authorizing the Mayor to initiate eminent domain proceedings and to enter into agreements related to acquisition of the land and real property rights. Documents: CB 2608-44.pdf”
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    A 1st reading for the new ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the event center including eminent domain was scheduled“(6) CB 2608-44 – 1st Reading - Adopt an Ordinance taking final action to authorize and provide for acquisition, including through the exercise of eminent domain, of certain land and real property rights for the purpose of constructing the Everett Outdoor Events Center Project; and authorizing the Mayor to initiate eminent domain proceedings and to enter into agreements related to acquisition of the land and real property rights. Documents: CB 2608-44.pdf”
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    Next steps for the new ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the event center including eminent domain were pendingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    A separate sewer project on PGSF Bond Street was proposed for a special improvement project“(7) CB 2608-45 – 1st Reading - Adopt an Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled “PGSF Bond Street Combined Sewer Improvements,” Fund 336, Program 033, and repealing Ordinance No. 3913- 22. Documents: CB2608-45.pdf”
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    A public hearing on the 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan and 2025 Annual Report was scheduled for the meeting“(8) 2026-2031 Everett Transit Development Plan and 2025 Annual Report. Documents: 2026-2031 Everett Transit Development Plan and 2025 Annual Report.pdf Executive Session Adjourn”

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