City finance staff presented and the Bothell City Council adopted mid‑biennium budget amendments for 2025–26 on Dec. 2, approving general fund operating adjustments and capital project updates.

Finance Director Quan Wong and deputy director Andrew Wachong summarized requested changes, including a transfer to the budget stabilization (rainy day) fund, the start of opioid settlement spending, and a correction to a low‑income utility assistance item. Capital program amendments addressed cost and schedule updates for projects; one capital site replacement was noted as fully reimbursed by the state. Council moved to adopt the amendments and approved them on a 5–0 roll-call vote.

Earlier in the meeting the council heard an economic vitality update from Economic Development Coordinator Ashish Joshi. Joshi described the new Economic Vitality Plan and a public-facing action tracker the city will use to report progress; he highlighted small-business tools (a 12-question small business strength assessment), Startup 425 accelerator partnerships and preliminary Canyon Park outreach to property owners and businesses in preparation for a Canyon Park subarea plan.

The Parks and Recreation Board also presented a report. The board described work on the Park at Bothell Landing and an inclusive playground at Cedar Grove, discussed a proposed Master Gardeners demonstration garden at Centennial Park (pending an interlocal agreement) and noted a $6,000 donation from the Bothell Parks Foundation to fund a replacement memorial statue at Doug Allen Sports Fields.

Council approved the mid‑biennium budget amendments (5–0) and directed staff to continue providing periodic updates on development and economic metrics.