Snohomish County Council approves a slate of resolutions, contracts, appointments and grant; sets critical areas hearing

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved multiple resolutions, contract authorizations, appointments and a grant agreement during its April 23 general legislative session.

The council passed two ceremonial resolutions recognizing Arbor Day (Resolution 25-012) and Workers' Memorial Day (Resolution 25-013), approved the consent agenda and adopted administrative matters by recorded motions. The meeting recorded five council members present.

The council voted to approve amendments and new contracts including: an amendment to the county's printing and mailing services agreement with Master's Touch LLC (motion 25-203); a software-as-a-service agreement with GXP Partners LLC for a case management system for the Office of Hearings Administration (motion 25-195); amendments to interlocal agreements under the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Act with Edmonds School District (motion 25-189) and Everett Community College (motion 25-190); an amended and restated interlocal agreement for the Snohomish County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency (motion 25-194); and a contract for indigent defense services with Margaret McGinty (motion 25-183) and an amendment increasing outside counsel funding for Keating, Buckland, and McCormick for conflict representation (motion 25-191).

The council also confirmed several board and advisory appointments: three…