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North Bend Council OKs interim police-services agreement with Snoqualmie amid transition dispute
Summary
The North Bend City Council unanimously authorized the mayor pro tem to sign an interim agreement with the City of Snoqualmie to preserve police services during a contentious transition to King County, setting a monthly payment of $219,849 and a 60-day termination window while reserving parts of the 2019 interlocal agreement.
The North Bend City Council on May 29 unanimously authorized the mayor pro tem to sign an interim agreement with the City of Snoqualmie to maintain police services during a disputed transition to King County. The council's motion, moved by Council member Bridal Ellwood and seconded from the dais, preserves portions of the 2019 interlocal agreement and sets a monthly payment of $219,849 from North Bend to Snoqualmie while the interim agreement is in effect.
The vote followed public comment urging uninterrupted police authority for officers and extended council discussion about a May 27 letter from Snoqualmie that said it would cease providing services as of June 1 unless a new agreement was signed. Council members said the May 27 notice conflicts with an 18-month holdover provision in the 2019 interlocal agreement and with…
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