Council authorizes staff to negotiate two property sales; approves planning grant contract and consulting amendment

Sedro‑Woolley — The City Council authorized staff to accept offers and close sales on two city properties, approved a contract authorization to accept remaining Department of Commerce grant funds for the comprehensive plan’s climate element, and approved an amendment to a consulting contract to finish outstanding planning work.

Staff presented a replacement memo for two offered sales: 900 McGarigle Road (listed at $135,000) and 827 John Liner Road (listed at $500,000). The requested authorization would allow the mayor or designee to negotiate sales agreements, accept offers and execute closing documents at or above the listed prices to avoid delaying closings. Council confirmed the proceeds will be deposited in the arterial street fund. "All those in favor, signify by saying aye," the mayor said; the motion carried by voice vote.

Director Glover described a Department of Commerce grant originally worth $500,000 to add a climate element to the city’s comprehensive plan; staff used roughly 57% and the Commerce program reopened awards so the city can apply remaining funds to complete SEPA analysis and implementation. Council moved to authorize Mayor Johnson to sign the contract with the Department of Commerce and approved it by voice vote.

Staff also requested amendment number 3 to a contract with Facet to complete remaining work; the immediate request was described in the packet as roughly $49,000 plus back invoices. Councilmember LaVaca moved to approve the amendment and Councilmember Pedersen seconded; the council approved it by voice vote.

These actions were recorded as motions and voice votes; the meeting packet contains the replacement memo, the grant materials and the Facet amendment. Council will receive additional detail on the comprehensive plan work in upcoming packets and study sessions.