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Port Orchard authorizes on‑call engineering contract to address staffing gaps; council asks for progress updates

Port Orchard City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a resolution to contract with SCJ Alliance for on‑call engineering support while the city's engineering vacancies are filled; staff said the $100,000 authorization is a stopgap and council asked for return reporting on backlog and expenditures.

The Port Orchard City Council voted to authorize a professional services agreement with SCJ Alliance to provide on‑call engineering staffing assistance while the public works department fills vacancies.

Director Ryan told the council the public works capital program is large — staff reported roughly 40 active projects — and the city is…

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