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Council debates adding funds to Yakima Valley COG technical-assistance contract
Summary
Council discussed Resolution 2025-29 to amend the technical-assistance contract with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, debating whether to add $10,000 now and whether to budget $15,000–$18,000 for 2026 after staff reported current-year spending of about $23,000.
The council reviewed Resolution 2025-29, a proposed second amendment to the city's technical-assistance contract with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. The mayor introduced the item and explained the amendment would add funds to cover this year's work and to budget for 2026 projects.
Staff noted the city has already used roughly $23,000 this year under the contract. Council members debated whether to add $10,000 immediately and discussed potential 2026 allocations; one councilor recommended budgeting at least $15,000 and another favored $18,000. A staff member said the $10,000 amendment was proposed so the city would not need another amendment later in the year.
No formal vote or final appropriation was recorded at the session. The council indicated they would amend the contract to cover overspend and revisit exact funding levels during forthcoming budget deliberations.
