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Votes at a glance: Richland council approves consent calendar, surplus equipment and related measures
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Richland City Council approved the consent calendar and several resolutions and appointments by unanimous vote, including minutes, ordinances for first and second readings, interlocal agreements, a construction change order and a surplus-property resolution.
RICHLAND — The Richland City Council on Oct. 21 approved multiple routine items by unanimous vote under the consent calendar and also passed a surplus-property resolution and several interlocal agreements.
Items approved on the consent calendar included: approval of the Oct. 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes; ordinances for first reading (No. 2025-29 amending utility-billing code sections and No. 2025-30 amending animal control code); ordinances for second reading and passage (No. 2025-27 establishing and dedicating right of way for Morningside Parkway; No. 2025-28 amending utility deposit systems); resolutions authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for high-visibility enforcement (Resolution No. 2025-130), supporting amendments to Benton County’s countywide planning policies (Resolution No. 2025-131), authorizing an interlocal agreement on solid-waste management with Benton County and cities including Benton City, Kennewick, Prosser and West Richland (Resolution No. 2025-132), and authorizing change order No. 2 to the construction contract with Vincent Brothers LLP for the Richland Public Library outdoor children's area project (Resolution No. 2025-133). The council also approved an appointment to the personnel committee (Patrick Fair) and expenditures for Sept. 1–30, 2025 totaling $48,398,077.
Separately, the council considered and approved Resolution No. 2025-134 declaring certain vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing disposition. Brian Kirschman (Fleet/Operations) presented the list, noting that Richland Municipal Code requires council approval for surplus property above $5,000 or for items purchased with utility funds. Kirschman described disposition methods (public auction, intergovernmental transfer, negotiated sale or recycling) and said proceeds will return to the appropriate funds; he also noted lead times for replacement vehicles remain extended and that items approved for surplus remain in service until replacement arrives.
All consent-calendar items and the surplus resolution passed unanimously.
Votes (summary): all listed items approved by unanimous consent or roll-call vote where required.
Why it matters: The consent approvals and surplus resolution move routine administrative actions, grant agreements and project change orders forward and free council time for substantive policy items.
