Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/13/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
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AB2026-726 11.DiscussionDiscussion regarding potential litigation related to the Growth Management Act [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)]   - -
AB2026-690 11.Contract (FCZDBS)Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group to support 16 homeowners participating in the second home elevation grant, in the amount of $3,766,553.87 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-693 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Road2Home to help fund operation of an overnight shelter during the winter of 2026-2027 for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County, in the amount of $585,000   - -
AB2026-720 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Washington State Patrol to lease additional radio tower space, in the amount of $8,568 for a total amended contact amount of $23,872   - -
AB2026-699 11.PresentationPresentation from the Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Planning Committee   - -
AB2026-736 11.DiscussionDiscussion of an ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 14 in the amount of $1,874,733   - -
AB2026-733 12.DiscussionDiscussion of an ordinance amending the project based budget for the Lummi Island Ferry Replacement and System Modernization Fund 3919, request no. 2   - -
AB2026-737 13.DiscussionDiscussion of a resolution amending the 2026 Flood Control Zone District and Subzones Budget, request no. 5, in the amount of $54,380 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-740 14.DiscussionDiscussion of an ordinance amending the project budget for the Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. and Blaine Rd. Intersection Improvements Fund 3912; County Road Project # 906001, request no. 2   - -
AB2026-742 15.DiscussionDiscussion of ordinance establishing a project based budget for the Lora Lane Drainage and Tide Gate Modifications Project   - -
AB2026-687 16.DiscussionDiscussion of the County Executive’s recommended 2027-2028 Biennium Budget   - -
AB2026-727 11.ResolutionResolution appointing a financial officer for the Whatcom County Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (Council acting as the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District Board of Supervisors)   - -
AB2026-751 12.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for funding for five deputies and sustaining the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program, a position in the Division of Emergency Management, and the Sheriff’s Office staff wellness program, in the amount of $2,465,990   - -
AB2026-752 13.ResolutionResolution approving the 2026 recommended Lodging Tax Fund allocations for tourism-related facilities and activities as defined through RCW 67.28.1816   - -
AB2026-694 11.Council Appointment Requiring IntroductionAppointment to a vacancy on the Public Health Advisory Board, Applicant(s): Molly Lewis, Emma Murphy, Allison Ormsby   - -