Pullman City Council approves $1.6M in disbursements and lodging tax grants

The Pullman City Council meeting held on March 25, 2025, focused on several financial motions and community grants aimed at enhancing local events and services.

The council began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting and proceeded to authorize multiple disbursements for accounts payable. The total disbursements included checks numbered 201129740 through 201129798, amounting to $646,171.91, and additional checks totaling $689,369.75, $1,141,345.16, and $287,810.84 across various ranges. The total disbursements for the meeting reached approximately $1.6 million.

In addition to routine financial approvals, the council discussed several lodging tax grants. Notable allocations included $17,500 for the Cougs First QB Classic Golf Tournament and $3,600 for the WSU Football Legends event. Smaller grants were also approved, including $400 for the Blooms and Tunes Festival and $800 for the Bridal New Year celebration.

The council ratified a change order for the Pullman Downtown Improvements Project and declared certain city property as excess and surplus, authorizing its disposal. Furthermore, they approved a resolution to purchase OpenGov Cartograph asset management software, facilitating a contract with Verdosoft LLC for its implementation.

These decisions reflect the council's ongoing commitment to supporting local events and improving city infrastructure through strategic financial planning and resource allocation.