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Votes at a glance: West Richland council approves consent items, a preliminary plat and a budget amendment; accepts state grant for large backup generator
Summary
The West Richland City Council approved the consent agenda (multiple ordinances and agreements), granted preliminary plat approval to a Habitat for Humanity project ("Champion"), adopted a biennial budget amendment, and accepted a state grant to buy a large backup generator for the municipal services campus; the generator vote passed with one no.
At its September meeting the West Richland City Council approved a set of routine and substantive items. Major actions included: adoption of the consent agenda (several franchise ordinances and interlocal agreements); preliminary plat approval for the Champion subdivision proposed by Tri County Partners / Habitat for Humanity; a biennial budget amendment; and acceptance of a state commerce grant for a 600 kW backup generator at the municipal services campus.
Key votes and outcomes
- Consent agenda (multiple ordinances, resolutions and motions): Approved by voice vote. Items listed in the meeting packet included: ordinances granting franchise agreements (Kennewick Irrigation District and an internet service provider), Resolution 33‑25 (authorize mayor to execute purchase & sale with 7HA Family LLC regarding a potential Veterans Cemetery site), Resolution 34‑25 (interlocal agreement with Benton County for solid waste management, calendar years 2025–2027), settlement/release participation and related motions (various pharmaceutical settlements), and grant/engineering agreements related to UIC stormwater guidance development. Outcome: approved; motion to approve consent agenda carried.
- PLAT‑001‑2025, “Champion” preliminary plat (Tri County Partners / Habitat for Humanity): Motion to approve passed. Planning staff reported the property is 2.55 acres proposed for 18 lots, zoned RM‑6…
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