Whatcom County - Meeting of Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee on 6/23/2026 at 9:50 AM

AB2026-345

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-345
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation for a radio tower lease, in the amount of $0
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AB2026-449

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:51 GMT

File #: AB2026-449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham to lower the loan principal amount to $844,961.62, which reflects the actual amount dispersed and results in a total contract amount of $2,899,813
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AB2026-462

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-462
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for a wellness grant, in the amount of $41,200
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AB2026-464

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-464
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the renewal of youth zero fare policy, in the amount of $260,250 for a total of $363,000
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AB2026-466

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to move forward with the design phase of the Everson Goshen Road and East Smith Road Intersection Improvements project, in the amount of $300,000
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AB2026-471

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Contract (FCZDBS)
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the Bylsma Levee on the Nooksack River, in the amount of $133,160 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
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AB2026-474

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Contract (FCZDBS)
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to repair the Ritter Road levee along the left bank of the Nooksack River, in the amount of $116,100 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
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AB2026-477

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Contract
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide basic needs items to families with children ages 0-5 who qualify, in the amount of $40,131 for a total amended contract amount of $151,192
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AB2026-481

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Contract
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pioneer Human Services to deliver substance use disorder assessments and provide post-assessment treatment coordination as a component of re-entry for individuals released from jail, in the amount of $101,896
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AB2026-482

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-482
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to decrease funding, due to state budget reductions, for the Alternative Response Team (ART) program grant, in the amount of $176,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $4,385,000
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AB2026-483

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Contract
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE) to provide training and consultation to the County and local agencies related to improving employment outcomes and the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in their communities, in the amount of $59,500
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AB2026-484

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-484
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Contract
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and the union representing Lummi Island ferry operations workers in the Public Works Department covering 2026 to 2028
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AB2026-485

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:29:50 GMT

File #: AB2026-485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Interlocal
Title: Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for funding for employment and community inclusion services for adults with developmental disabilities, child development services for children ages birth to three years, and community information and training, in the amount of $6,194,426
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AB2026-444

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:29:59 GMT

File #: AB2026-444
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Presentation
Title: Presentation from the Port of Bellingham on economic development activities in Whatcom County
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AB2026-469

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:29:59 GMT

File #: AB2026-469
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Report
Title: Report from the Superior Court Clerk’s Office
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AB2026-487

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:29:59 GMT

File #: AB2026-487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Presentation
Title: Presentation by the Finance Division and Executive’s Office on the 2027-2028 biennium budget process
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AB2026-495

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:29:59 GMT

File #: AB2026-495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Presentation
Title: Update from Director Melissa Keeley on the Human Resources division
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AB2026-459

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:20:21 GMT

File #: AB2026-459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Discussion
Title: Discussion of the procurement process for hearing examiner services
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AB2026-479

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:20:21 GMT

File #: AB2026-479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Discussion
Title: Discussion of a draft resolution requiring additional public notice of proposed Whatcom County Council action to increase taxes
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AB2026-442

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:49:43 GMT

File #: AB2026-442
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund, request no. 1
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AB2026-450

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:49:43 GMT

File #: AB2026-450
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $7,941,775
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