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Aug 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Spokane City Council Official Gazette
The Spokane City Council sessions and committee meetings addressed several key legislative and administrative items. Major topics included the adoption of ordinances regarding residential tenant cooling requirements, amendments to the city's zoning map for a Planned Unit Development overlay, and various budget modifications to accept grant funding and allocate reserves for emergency communications improvements. The council also authorized refunding bonds, reviewed contract renewals for police and fire department services, and addressed various street closure notifications, code enforcement matters, and appointments to city boards and commissions.
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The Official Gazette details municipal proceedings and legislative actions. The Public Infrastructure, Environment & Sustainability Committee reviewed reports regarding public works, utility rate setting, transportation and sustainability, and various infrastructure projects and contracts. Key ordinances adopted by the City Council include the expansion of the Public Art Program, technical corrections to residential eviction notice requirements, the repeal of specific sewer service code sections, and authorization for the issuance of Water and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds. The document also includes a formal notice of seizure and intended forfeiture by the Spokane Police Department.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Spokane City Council Meeting Minutes
The meetings covered multiple legislative and administrative items. Key actions included approving amendments to the 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Program, considering various on-call contracts for public engagement and engineering services, approving appointments to the Park Board, and discussing a variety of ordinance changes, including a cooling ordinance for residential tenants. Several special budget ordinances were passed to accept grant funding for therapeutic courts, pretrial services, and utility improvements. Additionally, the council reviewed claims and payments and authorized the purchase of various equipment and services.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Spokane City Council Minutes
The City Council conducted an Agenda Review Session and a Legislative Session. Key activities included interviewing nominees for the Spokane Park Board, holding executive sessions on litigation, and receiving briefings on various ordinances, including those related to zoning, residential property mitigation, and eviction services. The Council approved various legislative items, such as the purchase of a Hazmat Response Unit, subscription renewals, traffic calming projects, and bond ordinances. Budgetary actions included the approval of special budget ordinances for public safety capital equipment, eviction prevention services, and personnel adjustments. The Council also passed several resolutions concerning budget priorities, settlement of litigation, public transportation support, and appointments of city officials.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
