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On the agenda: Snohomish General Legislative Session — Data Center (Jul 22)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Snohomish, Washington · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — 2 months ago

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The published agenda for this July 22 meeting contains: "Data Center". The meeting has passed; the record and its outcome live here permanently.

WhenWednesday, July 22, 2026
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.
WhereSnohomish, Washington
BodyGeneral Legislative Session
Money$713,475.16 was at stake
On the record“Data Center”

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Snohomish County Council
General Legislative Session
Agenda
Council Chair Megan Dunn
Council Vice-Chair Sam Low
Councilmembers: Nate Nehring, Jared Mead, Strom Peterson
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

9:00 AM

Jackson Board Room - 8th Floor
Robert J. Drewel Building
& Remote Meeting

Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/94846850772
Attend in person at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Everett, WA
Join remotely using the Zoom link above or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-206-337-9723
Meeting ID 948-4685 0772

A.

Call to Order

B.

Roll Call

C.

Pledge of Allegiance - Councilmember Peterson

D.

Public Comment

E.

Resolutions

F.

1.

Resolution 26-036, recognizing August 2-8, 2026, as National
Farmers Market Week

2026-1799

2.

Resolution 26-037, recognizing UTSAV USA for their cultural
contributions to Snohomish County and recognizing August 1,
2026, as UTSAV Mela Day in Snohomish County

2026-1800

Consent Agenda
1.

Motion 26-259, approving and authorizing the Executive to sign the
Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Agreement with
Courtyard Media Foundation for the production of GeekFest Expo
2026

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2026-1593

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General Legislative Session

G.

Agenda

July 22, 2026

2.

Motion 26-242, approving Public Assistance Grant Agreement
#D26-141 with the Washington State Military Department

2026-1471

3.

Motion 26-243, authorizing the Executive to sign Information
Sharing Agreement with Washington State Department of Health
for the exchange of immunization data

2026-1491

4.

Motion 26-244, authorizing the Executive to sign the Affiliation
Agreement between Snohomish County and Everett Community
College

2026-1498

5.

Motion 26-245, authorizing the Executive to sign the agreement
between Snohomish County and Washington Poison Center for
afterhours answering services

2026-1512

6.

Motion 26-266, approving the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency
Management Planning Services between Snohomish County and
the Port of Everett

2026-1667

7.

Motion 26-268, reallocating Affordable Housing Behavioral
Health-Capital Funding for two affordable housing projects

2026-1702

8.

Motion 26-265, authorizing and assigning the County Executive to
sign the United States Corps of Engineers (i) Non Federal
Sponsor’s Self Certification of Financial Capability Form and (ii) the
Non-Federal Sponsor’s Self-Certification of Financial Capability for
Decision Documents Form, related to the proposed Snohomish
County Partnership in the Washington State Fish and Wildlife’s
Corp Grant Funded Spencer Island Ecosystem Restoration Project

2026-1666

9.

Motion 26-267, approving Fair Services Agreement for electronic
ticketing and gate access system at the 2026 though 2030
Snohomish County Evergreen State Fairs

2026-1158

10.

Motion 26-285, authorizing approval of Professional Services
Agreement SWMCC02-26 with Natural Systems Design, Inc. for
the Chinook Marsh Restoration Project

2026-1774

Administrative Matters
1.

Motion 26-289, approving Administrative Matters presented at
General Legislative Session on July 22, 2026
a.

2026-1815

Approving the following Purchasing Award Recommendation:
1)

Bid Award Recommendation for Whitehorse Trail
Improvements to Earthworks Solutions, LLC for
award amount of $713,475.16

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2026-1772

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General Legislative Session

H.

Agenda

July 22, 2026

Action on Items from Committee
1.

Community Safety and Justice

2.

Finance, Budget and Administration

3.

Health and Community Services

4.

Planning and Community Development

5.

Public Infrastructure and Conservation

6.

Committee of the Whole
a.

Motion 26-262, authorizing the County Executive to sign
Phase 2 of the 2026-2028 Facilities On-Call Consultant
Services Master Agreements under RFQ-25-0563RB

2026-1487

b.

Motion 26-278, approving a Budget Transfer between
programs within Road Fund 102

2026-1748

c.

Motion 26-276, approving an increase in the number of
employees authorized in the 2025-26 Biennial Budget in the
Grant Fund 130 for the Superior Court

2026-1739

d.

Motion 26-277, approving a 2026 Budget Transfer in
Superior Court Fund 130

2026-1741

e.

Motion 26-279, approving contract with Mulligan Law to
provide indigent services for the period from July 1 2026,
through December 31, 2028

2026-1729

f.

Motion 26-280, approving contract with Obsidian Law
Offices to provide indigent services for the period from July
1, 2026, through December 31, 2028

2026-1730

g.

Motion 26-281, appointing Zhibin (Harrison) Yang to the
Airport Commission

2026-1738

h.

Motion 26-282, authorizing approval of an extension and
increase in compensation for Resilient Strategies, LLC

2026-1689

i.

Motion 26-291, approving and authorizing the County
Executive to execute the Department of Children, Youth and
Families Contract for Early Childhood Education and
Assistance Program Services

2026-1792

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General Legislative Session

j.

Agenda

Ordinance 26-033, related to the 2025-2026 Budget; making
a supplemental appropriation in General Fund 002 to
provide expenditure authority for the Office of Public
Defense for funds received from the Washington State
Office of Public Defense

July 22, 2026

2026-1759

(Proposed action is to set time and date for a public hearing; suggested time and
date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.)

k.

Ordinance 26-034, relating to Layoff and Recall Provisions
of Personnel Rules; amending Chapter 3A.10 SCC

2026-1814

(Proposed action is to set time and date for a public hearing; suggested time and
date is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.)

l.

Emergency Ordinance 26-026, relating to Growth
Management; adopting a moratorium on Data Centers within
unincorporated Snohomish County; adding new sections to
Chapter 30.28 SCC and Chapter 30.91d SCC; and declaring
an emergency

2026-1510

(Proposed action is to set time and date for a public hearing; suggested time and
date is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.)

NOTICE: Propose to amend Amended Motion 26-274 previously adopted at
Administrative Session July 21, 2026

m.

Motion 26-274, appointing citizens to the Proposition 5 Pro
and Con Committees for a Snohomish County Charter
Amendment proposed by the Snohomish County Charter
Review Commission

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2026-1737

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General Legislative Session

I.

Agenda

July 22, 2026

Ordinance 26-030, imposing an additional Sales and Use Tax of
one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes; providing for
administration of the tax; providing for implementation and an
effective date; providing for notification and reporting; and adopting
a new Chapter 4.140 to Snohomish County Code

2026-1654

Other Business
1.

Attachments: Proposed Amendment 1
Proposed Amendment 2
Proposed Amendment 3
(For discussion)

J.

Public Meetings/Hearings

K.

Executive Session

L.

Adjourn

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