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Council adopts fee increases, comprehensive plan and development‑code updates; library extension approved
Summary
On Dec. 16, 2025, the Tumwater City Council unanimously adopted Resolution R2025‑018 (fee and utility rate updates), Ordinance O2025‑010 (2025 comprehensive plan periodic update) and Ordinance O2025‑011 (development‑code update). The council also authorized a seven‑month extension to the library agreement.
The City of Tumwater City Council adopted a package of ordinances and a fee resolution during its Dec. 16 meeting, taking unanimous voice votes on each action.
Fee resolution (R2025‑018): Finance Director Troy Niemeyer presented the annual fee resolution and recommended utility rate adjustments, lifeline outreach results and discounts tied to housing affordability. Niemeyer said targeted outreach identified 294 households for the Lifeline program; 173 responded and 161 new customers were added to Lifeline, an increase Niemeyer described as a 187% gain from the prior enrollment of 185. Proposed…
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