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Port Orchard council adopts tax and budget ordinances, approves two waterfront contracts and reappointments
Summary
The council adopted several ordinances and resolutions at its Oct. 28 meeting, including a 2026 property-tax levy ordinance (0% regular levy increase), mid-biennial budget amendments, a design contract for the Ruby Creek culvert, a significant change order for the Marina Pump Station project and ratification of mayoral appointments.
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Port Orchard City Council took several formal actions, adopting ordinances and resolutions and authorizing contracts and change orders.
Property-tax levy (2026) - Action: Adopted ordinance setting the regular property-tax levy amount for 2026, authorizing no increase in the regular levy over the previous year (exclusive of revenue from new construction and similar items). - Motion: Motion to adopt ordinance (mover recorded in the transcript as Rudina). Second by Council Member Diener. - Outcome: Ordinance adopted.
Mid-biennial budget amendments (2025-2026) - Action: Adopted ordinance approving mid-biennial budget amendments, which include additional expenditure authority, staffing adjustments, and recognition of grant proceeds. - Motion: Motion and second (moved and seconded as reflected in transcript); council debate and work-study review preceded the vote. - Outcome: Ordinance adopted.
Ruby Creek culvert professional services contract - Action: Adopted resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a professional services agreement with Skillings Inc. to design the Ruby Creek culvert replacement and fish passage improvements (contract not to exceed $665,682, per staff presentation). - Motion: Motion by Councilor Deener; second by Council Member Fenton. - Outcome: Resolution adopted unanimously.
Marina Pump Station change order (time-sensitive) - Action: Adopted resolution authorizing change order number 10 to the Stellar J Corporation contract for Marina Pump Station Improvements to address onsite discoveries (replacement of a level transducer, rebar reinforcement, demolition/rebuild of a ramp, additional air relief valves and other items), increasing the contract by $300,107.79 (tax included) and extending time by 15 working days (with further extension possible depending on valve installation). - Motion: Motion to authorize (mover recorded as mayor's motion); second recorded. Staff said the change order is within project contingency and necessary to keep the contractor mobilized. - Outcome: Change order approved.
Mayoral appointments - Action: Adopted resolution confirming mayoral reappointments to various city boards, committees and commissions as presented. - Outcome: Resolution adopted.
What to watch next: The Marina Pump Station change order was rushed onto the agenda to allow work to continue on the waterfront before the next meeting; the Ruby Creek design contract will advance project design pending grant funding, and the mid-biennial budget amendments add positions and grant recognitions for city departments.
