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Arlington City to buy 36.93 acres for future potable water well; landowner to donate $200,000

Arlington City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

The council approved purchase of five contiguous parcels (36.93 acres) north of the Stillaguamish River for a future potable water well. The parcels were appraised at $1.3M, negotiated at $1.2M, with the owner donating $200,000, producing a net city cost of $1,000,000.

Jim Kelly recommended that the council approve the purchase of five contiguous parcels totaling 36.93 acres on the north side of the Stillaguamish River for a long-term potable water well site. He told the council the parcels were appraised at $1,300,000, the city negotiated a $1,200,000 price, and the landowner, Simon Costar, agreed to donate $200,000 toward the purchase, making the net city payment $1,000,000.

The recommendation came after staff reviewed five candidate sites…

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