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Sedro‑Woolley council adopts 25‑year affordability term for HB 1590 capital projects
Summary
After a lengthy debate about whether to require 50 years of affordability, the Sedro‑Woolley City Council voted to require 25 years for projects funded by the state sales‑tax capital program created by House Bill 1590. Staff will revise the request for proposals to reflect the council decision.
The Sedro‑Woolley City Council voted to require a 25‑year affordability period for projects funded from the city’s allocation of House Bill 1590 capital sales‑tax money.
City Administrator Charlie Bush introduced the agenda item as “the item on House Bill 15 90” and asked the council for direction on how long to require units to remain affordable. Staff had recommended a 50‑year term, but the council debated shorter periods for owner‑occupied accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and small cottage projects.
The debate focused on competing goals: reducing audit…
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