Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/23/2026 9:50 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
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AB2026-345 11.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-449 12.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-462 13.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-464 14.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-466 15.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-471 16.Contract (FCZDBS)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)   - Media Media
AB2026-474 17.Contract (FCZDBS)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)   - Media Media
AB2026-477 18.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-481 19.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-482 110.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-483 111.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-484 112.ContractRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-485 113.InterlocalRequest 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   - Media Media
AB2026-444 11.PresentationPresentation from the Port of Bellingham on economic development activities in Whatcom County   - Media Media
AB2026-469 12.ReportReport from the Superior Court Clerk’s Office   - Media Media
AB2026-487 13.PresentationPresentation by the Finance Division and Executive’s Office on the 2027-2028 biennium budget process   - Media Media
AB2026-495 14.PresentationUpdate from Director Melissa Keeley on the Human Resources division   - Media Media
AB2026-459 11.DiscussionDiscussion of the procurement process for hearing examiner services   - Media Media
AB2026-479 12.DiscussionDiscussion of a draft resolution requiring additional public notice of proposed Whatcom County Council action to increase taxes   - Media Media
AB2026-442 11.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund, request no. 1   - Media Media
AB2026-450 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $7,941,775   - Media Media