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Council adopts package of ordinances and budget adjustments; multiple special improvement projects advanced
Summary
On Dec. 10 the Everett City Council adopted a multi-item package of third-and-final readings covering special improvement projects, playground and street projects, and the 2025 budget amendment; roll-call votes recorded unanimous approval for the items presented at final reading.
The Everett City Council approved a series of ordinances and budget amendments on Dec. 10 during third-and-final readings for a multi-item action block. Items included creation and closeout of special improvement projects (playground renovations, sewer and pump-station upgrades, pedestrian and bicycle corridor work), and adoption of the 2025 revised City of Everett budget appropriations.
Notable items adopted on final reading included:
- Council Bill 2511-85 (item 13): ordinance establishing the basic salary ordinance for 2026 (adopted by roll call). - Council Bill 2511-66 (item 12): ordinance renewing and expanding the Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area for the 2026–2030 term (public hearing closed; adopted). - Multiple special improvement project ordinances (items 14–30) creating or closing projects including alley vacations, playground repairs, pump station upgrades, water main replacements and safety improvements. - Council Bill 2511-81 (item 30): ordinance approving appropriations for the 2025 revised City of Everett budget and related amendments.
Roll-call results: where a roll call was recorded, the council’s present members voted unanimously in favor of the items (members recorded in the roll calls include Council member Bader, Council member Ryan, Council member Voguely, Council member Fossey, Council member Tuohy, Vice President Zarlingo and President Schwab). The meeting record does not show any recorded 'No' votes for the items called on final reading.
Why it matters: the adopted package advances capital projects and financial adjustments already vetted through prior readings and committee work. Many items are routine closings of previously authorized improvement projects or technical budget adjustments, and several projects will move into construction planning and procurement phases.
What’s next: specifics of project implementation (contract awards, construction schedules) will be handled by department staff and come before council as required by procurement rules and future agenda items.
Provenance: adoption of the majority of these items and roll-call votes are recorded across multiple segments in the transcript during the action-items block beginning at SEG 1270 and continuing through item 31.
