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Meeting Name: Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/11/2025 10:20 AM Minutes status: Draft Minutes  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers
AGENDA REVISED 3.7.2025 - HYBRID MEETING (PARTICIPATE IN-PERSON, SEE REMOTE JOIN INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil OR CALL 360.778.5010)
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Draft Minutes Draft Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Agenda Revision Notice 3.7.2025
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AB2025-186 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families in the amount of $8,840, for a total amended agreement amount of $827,677.20RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-192 12.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Axon Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $229,668.06RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-195 13.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Aha! Childcare & Family Learning Center to increase kindergarten readiness for enrolled children at a licensed childcare facility, in the amount of $106,773RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-197 14.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom County Fire District 19 to lease the property located at 9186 Mt Baker Highway, in the amount of $1.00 per yearRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-199 15.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority to provide funding for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program in the amount of $40,262, for a total amended agreement amount of $1,216,096RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-200 16.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Sustainable Connections to provide funding for the Food Recovery Program in the amount of $11,667, for a total amended contract amount of $113,542RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-201 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Lifeline Connections to provide behavioral health services in the Whatcom County Jail, Work Center, and for Court Involved Youth in the amount of $211,000, for a total amended contract amount of $3,402,810RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-204 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for Correctional ServicesRECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-206 19.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a loan and grant agreement between Whatcom County and Habitat for Humanity for the acquisition of property that will allow for the construction of at least 40 affordable homes in the amount of a $231,000 grant and a $469,000 loan for a total of $700,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-207 110.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Mount Baker School District to provide funding for renovations necessary to construct a school-based health center in the amount of $55,000, for a total amended agreement amount of $85,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-209 111.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to provide funding for various public health services in the amount of $53,403, for a total amended agreement amount of $5,318,686RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-214 112.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Ferndale School District to increase kindergarten readiness for students ages 3-5, in the amount of $149,000RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-215 113.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Cozy Bears Early Learning to increase kindergarten readiness and expand licensed childcare capacity, in the amount of $43,500RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATION BY CONSENTPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-216 11.ReportReport from the Information Technology DivisionREPORTED  Action details Media Media
AB2025-198 11.DiscussionDiscussion of proposed ordinance temporarily amending the funding limit of cash flow loans from the Road Fund to North Lake Samish Bridge No.107 Replacement Fund -3905 from $2,000,000 up to $6,656,262.32 for a term not to exceed two yearsDISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2025-222 12.DiscussionDiscussion of the Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $1,751,265 (SEE NOTE ON TITLE IN SUMMARY STATEMENT)DISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2025-046 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Attorney General of Washington for cy pres funding, in the amount of $125,000SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED FOR AUTHORIZATIONPass Action details Media Media
AB2025-186 11.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families in the amount of $8,840, for a total amended agreement amount of $827,677.20   Action details Media Media
AB2025-222 12.DiscussionDiscussion of the Ordinance amending the 2025 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $1,751,265 (SEE NOTE ON TITLE IN SUMMARY STATEMENT)   Action details Media Media



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