Committee forwards contracts, procurement agreement and pay adjustments to consent agenda

The Snohomish County Finance, Budget and Administration Committee on March 25 forwarded six administrative items to the general legislative session (GLS) consent agenda for final consideration, including two service contracts, an intergovernmental purchasing agreement and multiple salary- and bargaining-related actions.

The items moved to the consent agenda at the committee—s March 25 meeting in the Jackson Boardroom and by remote participation. Committee members unanimously indicated no objections during the meeting; no public commenters spoke. The items will be considered by the full council at upcoming GLS meetings on April 2 and March 26, as noted on the record.

The most immediate fiscal items were two contracts authorizations. Motion 25-144 would authorize the executive to sign a contract with Greater Seattle Partners for up to $100,000 through Dec. 31, 2025, for economic development services focused on global trade and foreign direct…