Everett City Council approved a $1. 2 million federal grant for the Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan during its August 12, 2026 meeting. The grant, part of the Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program for fiscal year 2025, will fund safety improvements along Everett's Evergreen Way corridor. The council authorized Mayor Cassie Franklin to sign the grant agreement, which includes funds for pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and connectivity enhancements. The council also approved a $128,000 special improvement project for Langus Pier removal and a $41,030 contract for design services for the Turnbull Gazebo at Harborview Park.
Everett Council Approves $1. 2M Grant for Safety Plan
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- ⚠Everett City Council approved a $1.2 million federal grantThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“(5) Authorize the Mayor or her designee to accept and sign all necessary documents and agreements for the FY25 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant in the amount of $1,200,000.”
- ✓The grant was for the Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan“(4) Authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the WSDOT Agreement and any other necessary documents to receive this Sandy Williams Grant for Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan. Documents: Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan Grant Agreement.pdf”
- ⚠The grant was approved during the August 12, 2026 meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The grant is part of the Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program“(5) Authorize Mayor to execute the WSDOT Agreement and any other necessary documents to receive this Sandy Williams Grant for Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan. Documents: Federal Highway Administration_FY25 SS4A_Grant Agreement.pdf”
- ✓The grant is for fiscal year 2025“(5) Authorize Mayor to execute the WSDOT Agreement and any other necessary documents to receive this Sandy Williams Grant for Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan. Documents: Federal Highway Administration_FY25 SS4A_Grant Agreement.pdf”
- ✓The grant will fund safety improvements along Everett's Evergreen Way corridor“(4) Authorize the Mayor or her designee to execute the WSDOT Agreement and any other necessary documents to receive this Sandy Williams Grant for Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan. Documents: Evergreen Way Corridor Safety and Connectivity Plan Grant Agreement.pdf”
- ⚠The council authorized Mayor Cassie Franklin to sign the grant agreementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The grant includes funds for pedestrian safetyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The grant includes funds for traffic calmingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The grant includes funds for connectivity enhancementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The council also approved a $128,000 special improvement projectThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“CB 2607-40 – 3rd & Final - Adopt an Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project entitled ”
- ✓The special improvement project is for Langus Pier removal“CB 2607-40 – 3rd & Final - Adopt an Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project entitled “Langus Pier Removal”, Fund 354, Program 113 to accumulate all costs for the engineering design in the amount of $128,000.”
- ⚠The council also approved a $41,030 contractNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The contract is for design services for the Turnbull Gazebo at Harborview ParkNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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