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Cheney council approves a package of resolutions, including interlocal agreements and prosecutor contract

City Council of Cheney · February 10, 2026
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Summary

At its Feb. 10 meeting the Cheney City Council unanimously approved eight resolutions covering outreach, public-safety staffing, interlocal agreements with Lincoln and Spokane counties, a Ziply Fiber lease amendment, a contract extension and a prosecutor contract.

The Cheney City Council on Feb. 10 approved a slate of resolutions that councilmembers said were routine and carried unanimously.

Resolutions passed included F-463 (Red Cross outreach campaign), F-464 (increase Fire Department staffing), F-465 (interlocal agreement with Lincoln County for jail services), F-466 (third amendment to a Ziply Fiber lease), F-467 (umbrella interlocal agreement with Spokane County for Public Works), F-468 (FCS contract extension), F-469 (Water Department service truck purchase), F-470 (lodging tax disbursement), F-471 (Public Defense ILA with Spokane County) and F-472 (Cheney Prosecutor contract). Councilmember Barthels moved several of the consent items; Councilmember Posthuma seconded many motions. Each motion was recorded as "carried unanimously."

Mayor Elsa Martin noted hiring for key positions is underway and said she will travel to Olympia, reflecting ongoing personnel and intergovernmental work at city hall. The meeting record also shows approvals of claims and vouchers, including $303,050.28 in 2025 vouchers and $119,578.56 in 2026 vouchers, and a listed total of $499,969.35 in claims.

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