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Granite Falls council approves permitting software, emergency plan, mass-notification service and water-quality grant
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved contracts and agreements including a Granicus SmartGov permitting implementation, Resolution 2026-01 adopting the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex, a CivicPlus mass-notification contract ($3,600 first year), and a Department of Ecology financial assistance agreement supporting a Low Impact Development retrofit.
At its Jan. 7, 2026 meeting the Granite Falls City Council approved a series of administrative and program agreements affecting permitting, emergency planning, community notification and stormwater improvements.
The Council approved a contract with Granicus for implementation and annual subscription of the SmartGov permitting module (AB 010-2026). Councilmember Steven Glenn moved the motion; Councilmember Bruce Straughn seconded it. The motion passed unanimously, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
The Counc…
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