Resolution establishing a preliminary planning budget cap, affirming governing commitments, and providing recommendations to the administration from the Whatcom County Council on the capital construction of the Whatcom County Jail and Behavioral Care Center

Committee

Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Requested by

Council Office

Introduced

April 20, 2026

On agenda

May 12, 2026

Passed

May 12, 2026

Enacted

May 12, 2026

Enactment no.

RES 2026-018

Where it was heard

Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee May 12, 2026 SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Pass Council May 12, 2026 REVISED SUBSTITUTE APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass Council (Special) May 5, 2026 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Apr 28, 2026 SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL WITH PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) Pass Council Apr 28, 2026 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED

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