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Council briefed on World Cup spending: $6.2M in 2025 appropriations moved to operations for safety, right‑of‑way work
Summary
The committee heard a packet that reallocates $6.2 million previously set in capital for World Cup planning into operating budgets for Seattle Center, SDOT, SFD and Parks to cover public‑safety equipment, right‑of‑way improvements and fan‑celebration staffing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle.
The Select Budget Committee received a briefing July 16 on appropriations tied to Seattle’s role as a host city for six FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, and the mayor’s office asked the council to convert $6,200,000 of previously reserved capital funds to operating budgets for 2025 and 2026.
Lede facts: Seattle will host six World Cup matches between June 15 and July 6, 2026. The city earlier set aside $12,200,000 across 2025–26 for World Cup readiness; the July 16 packet reallocates $6.2 million of that amount into operating departments this year to cover immediate preparation costs.
What the funds will pay for - Public‑safety risk mitigation: Seattle Fire…
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