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AB2026-671
| 1 | 1. | Discussion | Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Elaine Marie Barness et al., vs. Whatcom County et al., U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, Cause No. 2:26-cv-02987-TL. Defense and indemnification of Bill Elfo, Wendy Jones, Sally Andrews, and Heidi Zosel named as defendants. [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)] | | |
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AB2026-627
| 1 | 1. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce for the State Fiscal Year 2027 Victim/Witness Assistance Grant, to provide victim advocacy, in the amount of $53,570 | | |
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AB2026-628
| 1 | 2. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts to support Mental Health Court, in the amount of $171,125 | | |
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AB2026-629
| 1 | 3. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs for state funding for the Sheriff’s Office to verify the address and residency of all registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders, in the amount of $128,219.88 | | |
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AB2026-639
| 1 | 4. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Military Department to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan, in the amount of $106,566 | | |
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AB2026-642
| 1 | 5. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Administrative Office of the Courts to support Post-Conviction Alternatives to Incarceration, in the amount of $7,000 | | |
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AB2026-643
| 1 | 6. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a joint funding agreement between Whatcom County and the United States Department of Interior Geological Survey for the operation and maintenance of water quantity and water quality stream gages, in the amount of $143,910 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | | |
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AB2026-653
| 1 | 7. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and San Juan Cruises to provide temporary passenger-only ferry service to and from Lummi Island during the annual dry dock and other emergencies, in the amount of $96,322.35, for a total amended contract amount of $215,131.95 | | |
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AB2026-654
| 1 | 8. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Administrative Office of the Courts to support the Interpreter Reimbursement Program, in the amount of $114,739 | | |
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AB2026-657
| 1 | 9. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce to extend the term of the 2026 Domestic Violence Victim/Witness Grant contract and add additional funds, in the amount of $50,000 for a total amended amount of $74,218 | | |
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AB2026-658
| 1 | 10. | Contract (FCZDBS) | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal joint funding agreement between Whatcom County and United States Geological Survey for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the County’s 11 stream gages within the Nooksack River early warning system, Jones Creek, and the Sumas River, in the amount of $159,915 (Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors) | | |
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AB2026-659
| 1 | 11. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of costs related to the Protection Order Reimbursement and Training Program, in the amount of $38,000 | | |
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AB2026-660
| 1 | 12. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for reimbursement of costs related to Language Access and Interpreter Reimbursement Program, in the amount of $41,709 | | |
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AB2026-666
| 1 | 13. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to increase funding for the 2025-2027 Consolidated Contract Grant, which supports the delivery and funding of various public health services, in the amount of $346,561 for a total amended agreement amount of $15,202,742 | | |
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AB2026-667
| 1 | 14. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Shannon and Wilson, Inc. for assistance with the Critical Areas Ordinance update under the Growth Management Act, in the amount of $84,515 | | |
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AB2026-670
| 1 | 15. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a five-year interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to receive funding for providing an online food worker card program to Whatcom County food workers, in an estimated amount of $78,365 annually for a total estimated agreement amount of $391,825 | | |
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AB2026-672
| 1 | 16. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families to extend the agreement for one year and provide increased funding for the Nurse Family Partnership Program, in the amount of $398,095 for a total amended agreement amount of $796,191 | | |
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AB2026-673
| 1 | 17. | Interlocal | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration for use of space in their Bellingham office and for reimbursement of overtime, in the amount of $44,754 | | |
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AB2026-675
| 1 | 18. | Contract | Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a two-year contract between Whatcom County and GPS Group Peer Support to support vulnerable parents during pregnancy through early parenting, in the amount of $850,000 | | |
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AB2026-633
| 1 | 1. | Report | Report from the Assessor’s Office | | |
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AB2026-665
| 1 | 2. | Report | Quarterly Report from the Finance Division | | |
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AB2026-640
| 1 | 3. | Presentation | Presentation of the County Executive’s recommended 2027-2028 Biennium Budget | | |
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AB2026-664
| 1 | 1. | Discussion | Discussion of an ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the amount of $701,921 | | |
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AB2026-668
| 1 | 2. | Discussion | Introduction of Medical Program Director and Medical Program Director Delegate | | |
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AB2026-626
| 1 | 1. | Special Executive Only Item | Request for Council review and motion approving the Whatcom County Economic Development Investment Board’s recommendation for 2027 funding for infrastructure and housing projects | | |
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AB2026-662
| 1 | 2. | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution 2025-044 approving a salary schedule and policies for unrepresented Whatcom County employees effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 | | |
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AB2026-617
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | Ordinance closing the 23-Hour Crisis Relief Center Fund | | |
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AB2026-618
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the project budget for the New Public Health, Safety and Justice Facility Fund, request no. 12 | | |
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AB2026-619
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 12, in the amount of $2,094,013 | | |
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AB2026-584
| 1 | 1. | Council Appointment Requiring Introduction | Appointment to a vacancy on the Planning Commission, District 3 or 4, Applicant(s): Ramon Llanos | | |
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AB2026-634
| 1 | 1. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive's appointment of Julie Eastlund to the Whatcom County Marine Resource Committee | | |
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AB2026-638
| 1 | 2. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Audrey Taylor to the Whatcom County Marine Resource Committee | | |
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AB2026-645
| 1 | 3. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive’s joint reappointment of Dunham Gooding to the Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District with the City of Bellingham | | |
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AB2026-646
| 1 | 4. | Executive Appointment | Request confirmation of the County Executive’s joint appointment of Ben Besley to the Public Facilities District with the City of Bellingham | | |
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