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Everett City Council Approves $5. 65M Claims, Tree Contract

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Everett City Council approved a resolution authorizing claims against the city for $5,654,573.09 covering the period ending June 12, 2026. The resolution was among several consent items approved during the June 24, 2026, meeting.

The council also approved a two-year contract with Facet NW Inc. for tree policy and landscaping services, and authorized the mayor to sign an easement agreement with 2718 Walnut LLC. Additionally, the council accepted a grant from Challenge Seattle for AI permitting partnership and an innovation grant from the Office of Public Defense.

A proposed ordinance to amend the Edgewater Park Renovation Project funding will move to a third reading on July 1, 2026. Another ordinance to amend the city charter for a November 2026 election will require a third reading on July 15, 2026. The council also approved a final reading for land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including potential eminent domain use.

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    Everett City Council approved a resolution authorizing claims against the city for $5,654,573.09 covering the period ending June 12, 2026.This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(1) Adopt Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $5,654,573.09 for the period ending June 6, 2026, through June 12, 2026.”
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    The resolution was among several consent items approved during the June 24, 2026, meeting.This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(1) Adopt Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $5,654,573.09 for the period ending June 6, 2026, through June 12, 2026.”
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    The council approved a two-year contract with Facet NW Inc. for tree policy and landscaping services.This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(2) Award and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Contract for Request for Proposal #2026-021 Tree Policy & Landscaping to Facet NW Inc. for a 2-year contract with the option of renewing for an additional 2-year period.”
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    The council authorized the mayor to sign an easement agreement with 2718 Walnut LLC.“(3) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Easement Agreement between City of Everett and 2718 Walnut LLC. Documents: City of Everett Easement_2718 Walnut.pdf”
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    The council accepted a grant from Challenge Seattle for AI permitting partnership.“(5) Authorize acceptance of Challenge Seattle AI Permitting Partnership Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with Challenge Seattle and to take all other actions necessary to implement the grant award.”
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    The council accepted an innovation grant from the Office of Public Defense.“(6) Authorize acceptance the Office of Public Defense One-Time Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant award and reimbursement agreements with the Office of Public Defense and Everett Law Association and take all other actions necessary to implement the grant award.”
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    A proposed ordinance to amend the Edgewater Park Renovation Project funding will move to a third reading on July 1, 2026.“(7) CB 2606-32 – 2nd Reading - Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance 4089-25 entitled “Edgewater Park Renovation Project”, fund 354, program 084, to accumulate design & construction costs for the project. (3rd & Final Reading 7/01/26)”
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    Another ordinance to amend the city charter for a November 2026 election will require a third reading on July 15, 2026.“(8) CB 2606-33 – 1st Reading - Adopt an Ordinance approving changes to the City Charter to be considered in an election by the residents of Everett and requesting that the Snohomish County Auditor place these Charter ballot measures on the November 3, 2026, General Election. (3rd & Final Reading 7/15/26) Documents: CB 2606-33.pdf”
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    The council approved a final reading for land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including potential eminent domain use.This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(9) CB 2606-31 – 3rd & Final Reading - Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of land and property rights needed for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including the use of eminent domain if required, and authorizing the Mayor to initiate eminent domain proceedings and execute related agreements.”

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