Bellevue council approves major resurfacing, multiple contracts and electrical code update; schedules hearings on rezoning and ward map

The Bellevue City Council approved a package of infrastructure projects, vendor contracts and an update to the city's electrical code at its meeting. Key approvals included a project program agreement for the 2025 Major Street resurfacing project not to exceed $3,060,000 and adoption of amendments reflecting the 2023 National Electrical Code.

The actions provide formal authorization for the mayor to sign agreements and fund the identified work. Councilman Preister moved and Councilwoman Welch seconded the resolution to authorize the mayor to sign the project program agreement for the Major Street resurfacing project. The motion carried with all voting yes, according to the meeting record.

Why it matters: The resurfacing program represents one of the city's larger near-term street investments. Separately, adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code updates local permit and inspection standards to align with the newer national edition,…