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City staff recommend extending DOC work‑crew agreement amid questions about eligibility and term
Summary
City staff recommended extending a long‑running Department of Corrections (DOC) crew contract through June 30, 2028, citing operational value for parks, stormwater and water tasks; council members asked for details on participant eligibility and raised timing concerns about a multi‑year term before a new administration.
Jason Battles, the city’s urban forestry and stormwater superintendent, asked the Parks and Public Works Committee to approve an amendment to the city’s agreement with the Washington State Department of Corrections that would extend DOC work‑crew services through June 30, 2028.
Battles said DOC crews have worked with the city since 2012 and “continue to add a lot of value to our operations in urban forestry and stormwater,” helping maintain vegetation on 48 wet ponds, repair fenced areas for safety, and support parks and water…
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