Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee

Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers

Agenda — 40 items

1. 1 Call To Order
2. 2 Roll Call
3. 3 Announcements
4. 4 Executive Session
5. 1. Discussion 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)] AB2026-726 DISCUSSED
6. 6 Public Comment
7. 7 “Consent Agenda” Items for Final Action
8. 1. 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) AB2026-690
9. 2. Request 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 AB2026-693
10. 9 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
11. 3. Request 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 $8,568.06 for a total amended contact amount of $23,872.34 AB2026-720
12. 11 Special Presentation
13. 11 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
14. 1. Presentation from the Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy Planning Committee AB2026-699 PRESENTED
15. 13 Committee Discussion
16. 13 THIS ITEM WAS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY BELOW
17. 1. Discussion of an ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 14 in the amount of $1,874,733 AB2026-736 DISCUSSED
18. 14 “Consent Agenda” Items for Final Action Considered Separately
19. 2. Discussion of an ordinance amending the project based budget for the Lummi Island Ferry Replacement and System Modernization Fund 3919, request no. 2 AB2026-733 NOT ACTED UPON
20. 1. 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) AB2026-690 AUTHORIZED Pass
21. 3. Discussion 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) AB2026-737 NOT ACTED UPON
22. 2. Request 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 AB2026-693 AUTHORIZED Pass
23. 4. Discussion 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 AB2026-740 NOT ACTED UPON
24. 3. Request 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 $8,568.06 for a total amended contact amount of $23,872.34 AB2026-720 AUTHORIZED Pass
25. 5. Discussion of an ordinance establishing a project based-budget for the Lora Lane Drainage and Tide Gate Modifications Project Fund #SWBB23-06 AB2026-742 NOT ACTED UPON
26. 6. Discussion of the County Executive’s recommended 2027-2028 Biennium Budget AB2026-687 DISCUSSED
27. 20 Committee Discussion and Final Action
28. 1. Resolution 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) AB2026-727 APPROVED Pass
29. 2. Request 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 $2,465,990.25 AB2026-751 AUTHORIZED Pass
30. 22 SEE DISCUSSION OF THIS ITEM UNDER THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION HEADER
31. 3. Resolution approving the 2026 recommended Lodging Tax Fund allocations for tourism-related facilities and activities as defined through RCW 67.28.1816 AB2026-752 APPROVED Pass
32. 24 Council Appointments
33. 1. Appointment to a vacancy on the Public Health Advisory Board, Applicant(s): Molly Lewis, Emma Murphy, Allison Ormsby AB2026-694 APPOINTED
34. 26 Items Added by Revision
35. 27 Other Business
36. 28 Adjournment
37. 28 SEE DISCUSSION OF THIS ITEM UNDER THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION HEADER
38. 35 Appointed Allison Ormsby with four votes
39. 38 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) AB2026-690 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED
40. 39 Motion approved 7-0 to request that the executive and Public Works take all actions to accelerate the home elevation projects in AB2026-690.

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