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Council approves proclamations, contracts and budgets; debates public‑works repairs
Summary
At its April 7 meeting Washington’s City Council approved an Arbor Day proclamation, several contracts and resolutions (including a suspension and debarment policy and tourism agreements), authorized a SCADA purchase, adopted a video‑gaming amendment, and discussed whether to repair or replace a damaged public‑works storage/evidence building.
The Washington City Council on April 7 approved a set of routine items and discussed a larger facilities question for public works.
The council unanimously approved a proclamation naming April 25, 2025, Arbor Day in Washington after the mayor read the proclamation and Miss Stevens moved approval. The consent agenda (items a–d) passed 7–0.
Public works staff member Brian updated the council on a damaged public‑works storage and evidence building. Initially estimated at about $110,000, contractor and insurance reviews raised the repair estimate to approximately $340,000; the city has received about $304,000 so far with roughly $36,000 due on completion. Councilmembers debated whether to raise the building (estimates requested for 8–16 inches of lift), complete repairs consistent with an earlier consensus, or demolish and plan a…
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