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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
October 7, 2026
7:00 PM
Civic Center
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
FLAG SALUTE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.
4.a.
AB 144-2026 Approval of September 2, 2026 Minutes
4.b.
AB 145-2026 Approval of September 16, 2026 Minutes
4.c.
AB 146-2026 Approval of October 7, 2026, Claims Checks #416591 through
416638 and One EFT totaling $906,566.01
4.d.
AB 147-2026 Approval of September 1, 2026, through September 15, 2026, Payroll
Claims Check #416587 and Twenty-Three EFT's totaling $105,617.87
STAFF REPORTS
5.a.
City Clerk
5.b.
Public Works
5.c.
Planning
5.d.
Passports
5.e.
Purchasing and Claims Report - January 1 through September 16, 2026
5.f.
City Manager
5.g.
Consultant Police Chief
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS-NON-ACTION ITEMS
7.
NEW BUSINESS
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7.a.
AB 148-2026 Consideration to approve a Fire Alarm Monitoring Agreement with
Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI) for City Hall.
7.b.
AB 149-2026 Third Quarter 2026 Financial Report
7.c.
AB 150-2026 2027 Revenue Estimates - All Sources; Property Tax Levy Setting
7.d.
AB 151-2026 - 2027 Preliminary Budget - Filing and Presentation
8.
CURRENT BUSINESS
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENT (5 MINUTES)
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS (15 MINUTES)
11. CITY MANAGER (5 MINUTES)
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Granite Falls strives to provide access and services to all members of the public.
Notice of Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Statement Specialized accommodations are available upon request
with at least five (5) days' advance notice. To request accommodation, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (360) 691-6441.
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 144-2026 Approval of
September 2, 2026 Minutes
Originating Dept.: City Clerk
Approval(s):
Action Recommended: Approval of the
Consent Agenda.
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 9/3/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
09-02-2026 Minutes
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Approval of the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2026.
Background:
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CllY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
September 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Civic Center
City
Council
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman
Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs
Council Member Steven Glenn
Council Member Bruce Straughn
City Staff
City Clerk Darla Wilkins
City Manager Jeff Balentine
Public Works Director Charles White
Consultants
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton
Consultant City Attorney Emily Guildner
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Matthew Hartman called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.rn.
2.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Matthew Hartman led the Council, Staff and Audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
3.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Darla Wilkins verbally called out the Council Member's names and took
note of the meeting attendance.
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MOTION:
Motion to excuse Council Member Tom FitzGerald, as he
mentioned at the last meeting that he would be absent tonight.
MOVER:
Mayor Pro T em/Council Member David Griggs
SECONDER: Council Member Bruce Straughn
4.
AYES:
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member
Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs,
Council Member Bruce Straughn
NAYS:
None
RESULT:
Passed
CONSENTAGENDA
MOTION:
Motion to approve Consent Agenda.
MOVER:
Council Member Steven Glenn
SECONDER: Council Member Bruce Straughn
AYES:
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member
Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs,
Council Member Bruce Straughn
NAYS:
None
RESULT:
Passed
Mayor Matthew Hartman read aloud the letter received from the Department of
Ecology for the 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance
Award. The Mayor then presented the Wastewater Treatment Plant Staff with the
award.
4.a.
AB 130-2026 Approval of August 5, 2026 Minutes
4.b.
AB 131-2026 Approval of Work Session Minutes of August 12, 2026.
4.c.
AB 132-2026 Approval of August 19, 2026 Minutes
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5.
4.d.
AB 133-2026 Approval of September 2, 2026 Claims Checks #416518
through 416552 totaling $609,001.51
4.e.
AB 134-2026 Approval of August 1, 2026, through August 15, 2026,
Payroll Claims Consisting of Twenty-Two EFrs totaling $98,648.77
STAFF REPORTS
5.a.
City Clerk
City Clerk Darla Wilkins mentioned there was a problem with the city's
website. However, the City took action quickly to resolve it once informed of
the issue.
5.b.
Capitol Path Consulting Performance Summary June-July 2026
Shared for informational purposes.
5.c.
Planning
Community Development Director Amy Hess was absent from the
meeting.
5.d.
Public Works
Public Works Director Charles White commented on the following:
• ERTS report (outside city limits)
• Annual earthen dam inspection
• LiDAR project (Snohomish County)
• 400 block of Alder PL (sewer issue)
• Nighttime water-main flushing (Suncrest Farms)
• Project updates:
o Boys & Girls Club (parking lot)
o Pedestrian Improvements (RRFBs)
o Union/Kentucky Overlay
o Legion Park (kick-off meeting)
o Drinking Water Well Rehab
5.e.
Passports Dashboard
City Manager Jeff Balentine gave a financial update on the passport office
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and mentioned the TWIC/TSA training will kick off on September 17th.
5.f.
State of the City - 2026 Chamber of Commerce Presentation
City Manager Jeff Balentine mentioned on the 20th a presentation on the
State of the City was given to the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce. He
provided a copy of the presentation in the packet.
5.g.
City Manager Staff Report
City Manager Jeff Balentine had nothing additional to add to his report.
5.h.
Purchasing and Claims Report - January 1 through August 26, 2026 Resolution 2026-03
City Manager Jeff Balentine gave a brief overview on the August close.
5.i.
Consultant Police Chief
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton commented on the following:
• Calls for service for the month
• Mental health and crisis responses
• Flock camera registration
• Public service announcement (school)
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS-NON-ACTION ITEMS
Scott Bower, Granite Falls, provided comments.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a.
AB 135-2026 Granite Falls Prevention Coalition Update
Jared Pierce
Jared Pierce, Coordinator with the Granite Falls Prevention Coalition,
provided an update to the Council on what they do, what they have been
working on and how they are helping the community.
7.b.
AB 136-2026 Indiana/ Kentucky Avenue LID Project Update
Public Works Director Charles White gave an update on the Kentucky &
Indiana Low Impact Development (LID) improvement project, which included
the following slides:
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• Project Background & Purpose
• Project Location
• Project Improvements
• Funding Sources
• Current Expenditures
• Remain ing Project Items
• Summary
8.
CURRENT BUSINESS
There were no Current Business items.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENT (5 MINUTES)
Mayor Matthew Hartman commented on the following:
• Gerry James Memorial (Saturday at the new Fire Dept. 3-5 p.m.)
• No work session meeting next Wednesday
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS (15 MINUTES)
Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs commented on the following:
• 9/11 Program (10 a.m. at new fire department)
• 9/24 American Legion - V.A. Suicide Awareness Program (commun ity
center)
Council Member Steven Glenn commented on the following:
• First day of school
• Crosswalks
• Volunteers
• Check on your neighbors
Council Member Bruce Straughn commented on the following:
• Crosswalks
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• Public works building (apron paving)
11. CITY MANAGER (5 MINUTES)
City Manager Jeff Balentine commented on the following:
• Issaquah jail (ILA)
• Jail services increase
• City Audit (October/November this year)
• Public works installed new signage 5K route (map)
• Flock policy contract
• State of the City (thanked Chamber of Commerce & Buzz Inn)
• Road closures (none to report)
• Legion Park presentation ranking (this week)
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
City Clerk Darla Wilkins, MMC
Mayor Matthew Hartman
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 145-2026 Approval of
September 16, 2026 Minutes
Originating Dept.: City Clerk
Approval(s):
Action Recommended: Approval of the
Consent Agenda
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 9/16/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
09-16-2026 Minutes
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2026.
Background:
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
September 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Civic Center
City
Council
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman
Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs
Council Member Steven Glenn
Council Member Tom FitzGerald
Council Member Bruce Straughn
City Staff
City Clerk Darfa Wilkins
City Manager Jeff Balentine
Deputy City Manager Brent Kirk
Public Works Director Charles White
Community Development Director Amy Hess
Deputy City Clerk Carole Williams
Consultants
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton
Consultant City Attorney Emily Guildner
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Matthew Hartman called the City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Matthew Hartman led the Council, Staff and Audi~nce in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the f lag.
3.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Darla Wilkins verbally cal led out the Council Member's names and took
note of the meeting attendance.
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Mayor Matthew Hartman added an item 7f to the agenda, "Discussion of Letter
addressing the Roadless Rule EIS".
4.
CONSENTAGENDA
MOTION:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOVER:
Council Member Steven Glenn
SECONDER: Mayor Pro T em/Council Member David Griggs
5.
AYES:
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member Tom
FitzGerald, Council Member Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro
Tern/Council Member David Griggs, Council Member Bruce
Straughn
NAYS:
None
RESULT:
Passed
4.a.
AB 137-2026 Approval of September 16, 2026, Claims Checks #416553
through 416586 and One EFT totaling $129,558.07
4.b.
AB 138-2026 Approval of August 16, 2026, through August 31, 2026,
Payroll Claims Checks #416515 through 416517 and Twenty-Seven
EFT's totaling $170,635.50
STAFF REPORTS
5.a.
Planning
Community Development Director Amy Hess commented on the
following:
• Addressed rumor of pre-application for a proposed new gas station at
the old Rite Aid Building (never paid for, so never resulted in
anything)
5.b.
City Manager
City Manager Jeff Balentine commented on the following:
• W. Stanley St. court ruling= dismissed appeal
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• Snohomish County ILA negotiations
• TWIC/TSA move ahead on 9/28 (officially)
5.c.
Public Works
Public Works Director Charles White commented on the following:
• Storm concerns addressed on 500 block of N. Kentucky
• Crosswalk on Stanley/Cascade (on schedule for torch-down)
• Project updates:
o LID (pavers and paving completed)
o RRFB's (shipped)
o Union & Kentucky overlay (substantial completion issued)
o Legion Park (geotechnical work)
• Drinking water well rehab (meeting with G&O)
5.d.
City Clerk
City Clerk Darla Wilkins had nothing additional to add.
5.e.
Capitol Path Consulting August 2026
Shared for informational purposes.
5.f.
Consultant Police Chief
Consultant Police Chief Tom Dalton commented on the following:
• Calls for service
• Highlighted events in the city: assaults, daycare incident, hit & run
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS-NON-ACTION ITEMS
Joah Wright, Granite Falls, provided comments.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
7.a.
AB 139-2026 Discussion City-provided Solid Waste Collection Services
City Manager Jeff Balentine discussed Garbage & Recycling Service
Options. The following slides were presented and discussed regarding
Waste Management's revised 4-year extension vs. a City-operated utility 10 year proforma and Basis of Estimate:
• The short answer: not now
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• Timeline
• WM's revised proposal: a uniform 6.6% on every service line
• Critical Notes
• What a City-operated utility would look like
• Startup investment: about $2.0 million, financed over 10 years
• Running it: about $1.19 million a year in 2028
• What rates must recover: $1.79 M in 2028, rising to $2.2 M by 2037
• Household bills: the City alternative stays above WM's through 2037
• Ten-year view: ratepayers pay $1.84M more; reserves do not close
the gap
• The payoff comes after the trucks are paid for
• What would change the answer - and what wou ld not
• Risks
• Four alternatives Council can take
• Recommendation: accept the revised rates, fix the terms, keep the
benchmark
• Key assumptions to confirm before any decision
Mayor Matthew Hartman opened up public comment to the audience for
this New Business item and asked if anyone would be interested in
providing public comments. Hearing and seeing none, he moved into
Council discussion.
7.b.
AB 140-2026 Amendment No. 1 to the Waste Management Service
Agreement
Public Works Director Charles White reviewed the proposed Amendment
No. 1 to the Solid Waste Services Agreement and WMW-DRAFT-091 12026.
Mayor Matthew Hartman opened up public comment to the audience for
this New Business item and asked if anyone would be interested in
providing public comments. Hearing and seeing none, he moved into
Council discussion.
*Bring in Waste Management to talk with the Council on proposed changes
7.c.
AB 141-2026 Consideration to approve a Master Service Agreement
with Fire Protection, Inc. for the Community Center
Public Works Director Charles White reviewed the proposed agreement
with Fire Protection, Inc. for the community center building.
Mayor Matthew Hartman opened up public comment to the audience for
this New Business item and asked if anyone would be interested in
providing public comments. Hearing and seeing none, he moved into
Council discussion.
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MOTION:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the fiveyear agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. for fire-alarm
monitoring and annual life-safety inspections at the
Community Center.
MOVER:
Council Member Bruce Straughn
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs
7.d.
AYES:
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member
Tom FitzGerald, Council Member Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro
Tern/Council Member David Griggs, Council Member Bruce
Straughn
NAYS:
None
RESULT:
Passed
AB 142-2026 Consideration to Approve an lnterlocal Agreement with
the City of Issaquah for Jail Services
City Manager Jeff Balentine reviewed the proposed lnterlocal Agreement
with the City of Issaquah .
Mayor Matthew Hartman opened up public comment to the audience for
this New Business item and asked if anyone would be interested in
providing public comments. Hearing and seeing none, he moved into
Council discussion.
MOTION:
Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the lnterlocal
Agreement between the City of Granite Falls and the City
of Issaquah for inmate housing and jail services, in
substantially the form presented.
MOVER:
Council Member Steven Glenn
SECONDER: Council Member Bruce Straughn
AYES:
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member
Tom FitzGerald, Council Member Steven Glenn, Mayor Pro
Tern/Council Member David Griggs, Council Member Bruce
Straughn
NAYS:
None
RESULT:
Passed
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7.e.
AB 143-2026 - 2027 Fee Resolution (Preliminary Discussion}
City Manager Jeff Balentine, Public Works Director Charles White and
Community Development Director Amy Hess all reviewed proposed
changes to the Fee Resolution.
The slide deck presented included the following:
• (Overview) Tonight's Discussion
• (Process) From Discussion to Adoption: Three Steps
• (Fee Schedule Structure) Grouped the Way People Use It
• (Proposed Changes at a Glance) Five Kinds of Changes Cover
Nearly Every Line
• Special Events and Building Fee Changes
• Engineering Review: Tiered Fees Replace Deposits
• Inspections and Right-of-Way: One Standard Rate
• Land Use Applications: One Fee, No Deposit
• Land Use Reviews: Tiers and Fixed Fees
• Plats, Site Plans, and Shoreline Permits
• Utility Connection and Administrative Fees
• Impact Fees: New Park Fee Formula and Admin Charges
• Utility Rates and the Long Term Outlook
• (Water Fund 401) Purchased Water Is the Fastest-Growing Cost
• (Water Fund 401) Water Rate Path Keeps the Fund Balanced
• (Water Fund 401) 2027 Water Rates by Meter Size and Customer
Class
• (Council Question) Outside-City Water Rates: What the Three Lines
Mean
• (Sewer Fund 403) Sewer: No Rate Adjustment Needed Until 2032
• (Customer Impact) Combined Utility Bill: 2027 Change Is About 2.1 %
• (Reducing Wholesale Dependency) The CIP Well Project Reduces
Wholesale Dependency
• (Council Questions) Questions Received in Advance and Staff
Responses
• (Staff Recommendation) Direction Requested Tonight
Mayor Matthew Hartman opened up public comment to the audience for
this New Business item and asked if anyone would be interested in
providing public comments. Hearing and seeing none, he moved into
Council discussion.
This item is scheduled for a Public Hearing on October 7, 2026.
7.f.
us Department of Agriculture EIS Comment Letter
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City Manager Jeff Balentine voiced concerns about potential impacts to
the City of Granite Falls water supply. He presented a letter regarding this
issue and requested an urgent decision from the City Council-within two
days-on whether they should submit a response collectively or as
individuals.
Mayor Matthew Hartman opened up public comment to the audience for
this New Business item and asked if anyone would be interested in
providing public comments. Hearing and seeing none, he moved into
Council discussion.
MOTION:
Motion to approve that the Mayor sign the letter from the
Granite Falls City Council to the Director, Ecosystem
Management Coordination for Proposed Rule and Draft
EIS, Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation.
MOVER:
Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs
SECONDER: Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman
8.
AYES:
Mayor/Council Member Matthew Hartman, Council Member
Tom FitzGerald, Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David
Griggs
NAYS:
Council Member Steven Glenn, Council Member Bruce
Straughn
RESULT:
Passed
CURRENT BUSINESS
There were no Current Business items.
9.
MAYOR'S COMMENT (5 MINUTES)
Mayor Matthew Hartman commented on the following:
• Railroad Days (October 3rd)
• Attended Gerry James Memorial Service (last Saturday)
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS (15 MINUTES)
Mayor Pro Tern/Council Member David Griggs commented on the following:
• Show 'N Shine Event raised $4,900 for the Boys & Girls Club
• Shared his own personal thoughts regarding Flock Cameras
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• Asked to look at adding future discussion to an upcoming work session
meeting
Council Member Tom FitzGerald commented on the following:
• Thanked staff for Fee Resolution changes
• Garbage recycling proposal
• Utility long term outlook
• Bigfoot may be in the Children's Parade (Railroad Days)
Council Member Steven Glenn commented on the following:
• Request concerns (check spam folders)
• Review contracts & processes periodically for citizens
• Headed to scout camp after meeting
Council Member Bruce Straughn also found Mr. Wright's email in his spam
folder.
11. CITY MANAGER (5 MINUTES)
City Manager Jeff Balentine commented on the following:
• Junk email
• Deputy City Manager Brent Kirk will be available while he is out of the office
(Friday through Wednesday)
• RMSA (rate reduction in 2027)
• Flock Contract (Annual renewal)
• Legion Park RCO Grant application
• WWTP (working on unresolved issues)
• Two factor compliance message
• Request from Little League (placed on agenda facilities request)
• Frightening Falls (city leading the event)
• Snohomish County public hearing on 10/20 Granite Falls School District is
asking to increase mitigation fees
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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City Clerk Darla Wilkins, MMC
Mayor Matthew Hartman
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 146-2026 Approval of October Originating Dept.: City Manager
7, 2026, Claims Checks #416591 through
416638 and One EFT totaling $906,566.01 Approval(s): City Manager
Finance
Action Recommended: Approval of the
Consent Agenda.
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 10/2/2026
Exhibit(s): None
Budgeted Amount: $906,566.01
BARS Code:
001 Current Expense = $40,791.80
101 Streets = $8,817.44
103 Community Events, Arts, Rec.
= $8,669.57
303 Cif/Streets = $326,437.06
401 Water = $25,753.62
402 Cif/Water = $5,841.19
403 Sewer = $45,583.03
404 Cif/Sewer = $24,579.60
405 Storm Drainage = $6,544.12
406 Cif/Storm Drainage
$412,190.48
630 Trust Agency = $1,358.10
Summary Statement:
The Claims Checks are for the time frame of September 17, 2026 through October 7,
2026.
Background:
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 147-2026 Approval of
Originating Dept.: City Manager
September 1, 2026, through September 15,
2026, Payroll Claims Check #416587 and Approval(s): City Manager
Twenty-Three EFT's totaling $105,617.87 Finance
Action Recommended: Approval of the
Consent Agenda.
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 9/16/2026
Exhibit(s): None
Budgeted Amount: $105,617.87
BARS Code:
I
001 Current Expense = $40,346.15 101 Streets = $9,237.66
403 Sewer = $32,975.23
405 Storm Drainage = $4,949.05
401 Water = $18,109.78
I
Summary Statement:
The Payroll Claims are for the time period of September 1, 2026 through September 15,
2026.
Background:
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: City Clerk
Originating Dept.: City Clerk
Action Recommended:
Approval(s):
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 10/2/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
10-07-2026 City Clerk Report
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Attached, please find the City Clerk Staff Report for the City Council Meeting of October
7, 2026.
Background:
Recommended Motion:
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■ License activity: Elderly care
I▌🎟️IA Cup Above, LLC
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■ 16706 Wales St. SE
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■ Monroe, WA 98272-2647
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■ License activity: Coffee trailer
I▌🎟️ILegacy Telecommunications, LLC
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■ 8102 Skansie Ave.
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■ Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8415
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■ License activity: Erect and maintain cell towers & install and maintain generators
I▌🎟️ITAK Broadband, LLC
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■ 4401 S. Technology Dr.
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■ Sioux Falls, SD 57106
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■ License activity: Specialty contractor
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I▌🎟️IPlumb Wonder (Plumb Wonder Construction & Mechanical LLC)
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■ 2512 Colby Ave. (Basement)
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■ Everett, WA 98201-6301
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■ License activity: Plumbing-install, repair, construction, contractor
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■ 1424 11th Ave., Ste. 400
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■ Seattle, WA 98122-4271
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■ License activity: Architect, consulting services related to building project management,
architecture & design
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■ 17903 SR 9 SE
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: Public Works
Originating Dept.: Public Works
Action Recommended:
Approval(s):
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted:
Exhibit(s):
1.
Public Works Staff Report 10-7-2026
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Background:
Recommended Motion:
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Public Works Staff Report
October 7, 2026
STORM
Public Works is replacing a failing stormwater catch basin riser in the 300 block of Paradise Parkway. This
repair will help maintain proper drainage and prevent further deterioration of the structure.
STREET
The installation of crosswalk pads near Cascade Avenue and West Stanley Street has been completed,
improving crosswalk visibility for pedestrians and drivers.
SEWER
Public Works completed sewer jetting and camera inspections on Noble Way while investigating an issue with
a private grinder pump. Staff also assisted the resident with troubleshooting the problem.
The SmartCover was investigated for an alarm that may be related to an equipment issue rather than an actual
sewer blockage. Staff routinely jets this line four times a year as part of preventative maintenance to prevent
blockages.
The Mulvany sewer extension bill of sale for the installed improvements is complete, and easement
preparation is underway.
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WATER
The lock securing a water service in the 400 block of Alder Place was cut. Following discovery of the damaged
lock, Public Works removed the meter to prevent unauthorized use of the water service.
The contractor conducting the annual water system leak detection survey began work on September 25. Windy
conditions limited the work to four hours, and the contractor plans to return during the week of October 5, 2026,
to complete the survey. Findings will be included in a future staff report.
PROJECTS/ MISC.
Following Council approval of the agreement, Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI) was onsite September 23, 2026, to
repair the fire alarm panel at the Community Center. Once inspections are complete, staff will notify the Fire
Marshal’s Office.
Waste Management response related to “contamination fees”
Here is how the process works in our cities and please feel free to share this with your councilmembers. This is
not about dirty yogurt containers….it is about large plastic bags or other garbage materials found in the
recycling cart/steel container.
We use a combination of technology and human review of camera footage to assess contamination.
•
WM’s Smart Truck® technology provides customers and cities with reliable, route-by-route visibility into
contamination, overfilled carts, and service issues.
• WM Smart Truck® uses truck-mounted cameras and GPS validation to capture images of each
container as it is serviced. These images help confirm set-outs, identify contamination early, and
improve overall collection quality.
• Smart Truck supports this by identifying contamination long before materials reach the MRF, helping
prevent rejected loads and reduce costs.
How Smart Truck® Works
• Cameras capture images or video of the contents of each cart as it is tipped.
• GPS links the image to the correct address, ensuring accuracy.
• A WM review team assesses contamination, overflow, and service issues daily.
• Images can be shared with the customer (or city staff, depending on billing structure) to support
education or enforcement efforts.
We have found that once customers receive notification of contamination with a photo and explanation, there is
no further issues. Generally, the auditors are trained to visualize the 10% overfilled or contamination criteria by
reviewing the images and video of the incident, and in most cases if we identify a plastic bag (black, blue or
opaque ones), with the size of a football or the small plastic bags consolidating the effect of greater than 10%
of the cart size, they mark these as contamination. For your reference below are the few live examples – see
the big bags of material. That cannot be tossed in the recycling cart. Must be in the garbage!
Some of the video events as well –
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https://truckimages.wm.com/smarttruck/AWTI_VIN_2025_01_02_19_09_28_403851_c5_9fee04d7-6cf9416d-a5cf-13e16e5ba9fa.mp4
https://truckimages.wm.com/smarttruck/AWTI_VIN_2025_01_03_21_00_09_67659_c5_4b8ae0c6-c665-4f58b27e-dd6b9a7e0450.mp4
https://truckimages.wm.com/smarttruck/AWTI_VIN_2025_01_02_17_40_32_318200_c5_6c7cc1e3-3a014146-b705-44a5fa3adb3f.mp4
Indiana/Kentucky LID
-
Substantial completion has been issued for the project. A second progress estimate will follow the
September estimate. All payment requests and progress reports (PRPRs) are up to date for
reimbursement.
Following a project walk-through, staff sent the contractor a punch list outlining the remaining work and
corrections needed.
Pedestrian Improvements (RRFBs)
-
-
The Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) shipped September 15 and were received
September 25, 2026. Funded in part by the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). The project will
improve pedestrian safety at four intersections around town.
Public Works plans to begin installation the week of October 12, 2026.
Union/Kentucky Overlay
-
Substantial completion has been issued for the project.
Punch list work is nearly complete.
TIB reimbursements up to date.
Legion Park
-
Survey was completed during the week of September 23, 2026.
Geotechnical completed. Awaiting the report.
Drinking Water Well Rehab.
-
See attachment memo. Working on options to a blended supply.
Ev charger project.
-
Staff met with PUD on September 24, 2026.
Staff is reviewing the agreement template. The City’s match amount will need to be confirmed in the
completed project budget.
The agreement will be presented to Council for final approval.
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Gray & Osborn.e, Inc.
CON SUL TING ENGINEERS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CHARLES WHITE, PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
RUSSELL PORTER, P.E.
NORA JACOBS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF GRANITE FALLS
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON
G&O #26405.00
This memorandum has been prepared at the request of the City of Granite Falls (City) to
better understand the improvements that would be required to the water system to allow
the City to provide drinking water to its service area, rather than relying on wholesale
water supply from the Snohomish County Public Utility District 1 (PUD).
The City currently purchases all of its drinking water from the PUD. In addition, the
PUD provides all water storage for the City using a shared 2.7-million-gallon reservoir
that lies just outside the City limits. Water is supplied to the City through four master
meters, at a hydraulic grade line of 726 feet. Three pressure zones currently exist with
approximately 32 miles of water main within the water service area.
The City has three groundwater wells that have been disconnected from the distribution
system since obtaining source drinking water from the PUD in 1996. Prior to being
disconnected, the wells had persistent water quality issues that required treatment. High
levels of iron, manganese, and arsenic resulted in numerous customer complaints, and
ultimately led to the agreement that allows Granite Falls to purchase water from the PUD.
There are four water right certificates for the wells that authorize a total annual quantity
(Qa) of 297 acre-feet per year (ac-ft/yr) and an instantaneous quantity (Qi) of 780 gallons
per minute (gpm). These water rights were used when determining storage and supply
capacities for the City.
The following sections identify the City’s current water system demands and evaluate the
City’s water rights, source, and storage capacities using the Washington State
Department of Health (DOH) standards to identify required improvements, including
treatment, to allow the City to supply its own water instead of relying on the PUD.
WATER SYSTEM DEMANDS
The City’s water production data is reported every year to the DOH Office of Drinking
Water database. The data from 2020 through 2025, along with production projections
done in the City’s 2023 Water System Plan (WSP), are provided in the Table 1. The
2023 WSP forecasted average daily water demands, population, and total equivalent
residential units (ERUs) for 2020 through 2042, and those projections are used in this
memorandum to analyze source capacity and storage requirements. As seen in Table 1,
WSP projections are conservative in that they have generally provided an overestimate of
what the actual water use has turned out to be.
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TABLE 1
Reported and Projected System Demands
Year
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Data from DOH Database (Million
Gallons per Year)
126
127
124
132
130
131
2023 WSP Projections (Million
Gallons per Year)
134
135
142
144
145
149
The maximum day demand (MDD) is found by multiplying the average day demand
(ADD) by the maximum day peaking factor. The maximum day peaking factor was
determined to be equal to 1.97 in the 2023 WSP, using data from 2017 through 2019.
The 2023 WSP projected the total number of ERUs in 2042 to be 3,622, so the following
calculation shown represents the estimated water demands of 3,622 total ERUs.
MDD = ADD ∗ 1.97
2042 ADD = 516,000 gpd = 358 gpm
2042 MDD = 358 ∗ 1.97 = 705 gpm
The projections in the WSP were predicated based on obtaining water from the PUD. If
the City were to begin using their own wells for supply, it is likely that they would want
to treat the water to remove the iron, manganese, and arsenic. The treatment process that
is most likely to be used would be oxidation/filtration, which would oxidize the metals to
make them insoluble so they can be filtered out as particulate. Occasionally, the filters
will need to be backwashed. Backwashing is the process of pumping water backwards
through the filter media to remove accumulated solids. The backwash water can either be
recycled through the system or disposed of. For the purpose of this memorandum, it is
assumed that the backwash water used as a part of the treatment of the City’s three
drinking water wells will be disposed of, and not recycled back into the system for
treatment and distribution. Typically, backwashing uses an additional 5 percent of the
water from the source, increasing the total system demand. Adding the backwash
requirements to the total demand, the 2042 projected MDD is equal to 740 gpm, while
the ADD would be 188 MG/y, or approximately 578 acre-feet.
WATER RIGHTS
The City of Granite Falls has four water right certificates that authorize an instantaneous
quantity (Qi) of 780 gpm and a total annual quantity (Qa) of 297 ac-ft/yr. The City has
three wells that each have their own water right certificate and a fourth water right
certificate that was issued as supplemental to the first two water rights given in the early
1940s. The City filed temporary donations to the Washington State Trust Water Right
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Program for each of its groundwater rights in 2020. These donations are set to last until
September 1, 2050, or until the City’s earlier termination of the donations. A summary of
the City’s water rights is provided in Table 2.
TABLE 2
Existing Water Rights Summary
Instantaneous (Qi)
(gpm)
Annual (Qa)
(ac-ft/year)
DOH
Source Permit/Certificate Priority Date Additive Non-Additive Additive Non-Additive
S01
G1-071165CL
August 1, 1941
200
---S02
G1-071159CL
June 1, 1942
200
---S03 G1-*10323CWRIS(1) July 25, 1969
200
-202
-S04
G1-25457CWRIS
June 20, 1989
180
-95
107
Total
780
-297
-(1)
Water right was issued as supplemental to G1-071165CL and G1-071159CL
Table 3 provides a comparison of the existing and projected water use with the City’s
water right. The data in the Table 3 show that the Instantaneous Water Right is sufficient
to provide the projected water for 2043 even with the additional backwash required for
treatment. The data also show that the annual average is insufficient to meet current or
projected uses in 2042. The 2025 production was approximately 402 acre-feet, while the
2042 production is projected to be 578 acre-feet. The water right allows only
297 acre-feet, leaving a deficit in either year. The 780-gpm Qi is adequate to provide the
projected 2042 value with the anticipated backwash.
TABLE 3
Comparison of Projected Uses with the Water Right
(1)
Year
I
2025
2042(1)
I
I
2042(1)
I
Water Use
I Water Right
Annual Average, Qa, acre-feet
402
297
I
578
297
I
Instantaneous, Qi, gpm
740
780
I
Includes an additional 5 percent for treatment backwash.
I
Surplus (Deficit)
I
I
(105)
(281)
I
40
The current usage of the system exceeds the annual quantity withdrawal allowance, and if
the City were to become independent of the PUD, more water rights would have to be
obtained to meet the system’s current and projected annual demands. Obtaining water
rights in the state of Washington is a long, expensive process, and it is not guaranteed that
additional water rights will be granted. Ecology recommends setting up a preapplication
meeting before starting the application process, which could take years. If more water
rights were obtained, the City would have to make the following changes described in
order to supply their own water rather than purchasing it from the PUD.
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WELL CAPACITIES
As mentioned previously, the City has three drinking water wells that have been
disconnected from the system. Until 1996, when the City started obtaining source
drinking water from the PUD, these wells were the City’s source of drinking water.
Before the wells were disconnected from the system, they were operating at capacities of
110, 150, and 280 gpm. These operating rates provided up to 540 gpm to the distribution
system. The previous calculations show the projected MDD in 2042 to be 705 gpm,
accounting for backwash requirements, and the total demand is equal to 740 gpm. In
order for sufficient water to be supplied, higher capacity wells would have to be drilled to
replace the current 110- and 150-gpm wells. The DOH Water System Design Manual
recommends reliability criteria that sufficient capacity be provided, to limit pumping to
20 hours per day. Using this criteria, two higher-capacity wells would have to be drilled
with capacities of 300 gpm each. The existing 280 gpm well would have to be
re-equipped, and put back into service. With three wells at these capacities, the pumps
would be able to supply the 2042 MDD, while limiting pumping to 20 hours per day.
The cost of drilling two new 300 gpm wells is estimated to be $800,000. This is the cost
for drilling and testing the wells, including engineering costs, contingency, and estimated
sales taxes. In addition to drilling, each well will have to be equipped with pumps,
electrical equipment, piping, treatment, and a building. It is assumed that the existing
280-gpm well will need to be re-equipped with a new building, new pump, new electrical
equipment, and new connection piping as well, since it has been inactive for 30 years.
The estimated costs associated with providing the pumps, electrical equipment, piping,
and buildings for all three wells is $3.4 million. This includes engineering costs,
contingency, and estimated taxes. The total cost for drilling and equipping two 250-gpm
wells and re-equipping the existing 280-gpm well is $4.2 million.
In addition to drilling and equipping the wells, a new treatment building would need to be
constructed in order to treat all wells for iron, manganese, and arsenic, using
oxidation/filtration. The estimated cost associated with treatment of these wells is
approximately $3.3 million. This includes the building itself, filter equipment for iron,
manganese, and arsenic treatment, chemical feed systems for treatment, a backwash
pond, electrical equipment, and piping throughout the building and for connecting to the
distribution system.
In order for the City to become independent of the PUD for their drinking water supply,
an increase in well capacity is required and two higher-capacity wells will have to be
drilled to meet these capacity needs. Treatment of the wells would also have to be
implemented before distribution. The total estimated cost of drilling, equipping, and
treating the wells is approximately $7.5 million, as shown in Table 4. This includes
estimated costs for site preparation, cleanup, and restoration, as well as the costs for
re-equipping the wells and building a treatment building and system. This estimated cost
also includes estimated taxes, engineering services, and contingency.
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TABLE 4
Estimated Well Costs
System Improvement
Drilling New Wells
Equipping Wells
Treatment
Total
Estimated Cost (Millions)
$0.8
$3.4
$3.3
$7.5
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
A requirement for providing water is having a reservoir with sufficient capacity to store
water before distribution. Determining the total amount of storage needed is done by
determining various components of water storage requirements. Total storage is the sum
of equalizing storage (ES), standby storage (SB), and fire suppression storage (FSS),
which can be nested within the standby storage, operational storage (OS), and dead
storage (DS). The 2023 Granite Falls Water System Plan projected population and water
usage out to 2042. The 2042 projections are used as follows for determining the storage
requirements, and are summarized in Table 5. Projections of maximum peak hour
demands, ERU values and projections, and other calculation requirements are from the
2023 Water System Plan.
Equalizing Storage
•
ES = (PHD − Qs ) ∗ 150 mins
PHD = Peak Hour Demand, in 2042 = 1,236 gpm
Qs = Total Source of Supply Capacity = Water Right Qi = 780 gpm
ES = 68,400 Gallons
Standby Storage
•
SB = (𝑁)(𝑆𝐵𝑖 )(𝑇𝑑 )
N = Number of ERUs Based on the ERUMDD (Maximum Day Demand
per ERU) Value, in 2042 Number of ERUs = 3,622
SBi = Locally-Adopted SB Volume in Gallons per Day per ERU =
Average ERUMDD Value for 2017 Through 2019 = 280 gpd/ERU
Td = Number of Days Selected to Meet Water System-Determined
Standard of Reliability = 1 Day
SB = 1,014,160 Gallons
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Fire Suppression Storage
•
FSS = FF ∗ T
FF = Maximum Required Fire Flow = 3,000 gpm
T= Required Duration of Maximum Fire Flow = 120 Minutes
FSS = 360,000 Gallons (This is Nested within the Standby Storage)
Operational Storage
•
OS is required to supply sufficient water to the system when the pumps
supplying the reservoir are off. For design purposes, the operating storage
will be 15 percent of the total storage volume. This amount can be
replenished in approximately 4 hours at the expected full-plant capacity of
780 gpm.
OS = 0.15V
V = ES + SB + OS
OS = 191,040 Gallons
Dead Storage
•
DS is not needed for this reservoir because there is sufficient pressure
provided based on elevations throughout the system. The base elevation
of the proposed storage location is 560 feet and the highest service
connection in Granite Falls is located at an elevation of 476 feet, an
elevation difference corresponding to 34 psi.
Total Storage
•
Total Storage = ES + SB + OS
Total Storage needed for 2042 = 1,273,600 Gallons
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TABLE 5
Required Storage
Type of Storage
Equalizing
Standby
Fire Suppression(1)
Operational
Dead
Total
(1)
(2)
Volume Required (Gallons)
68,400
1,014,160
360,000
191,040
0
1,300,000(2)
Fire suppression storage is nested within standby storage.
Rounded.
Currently, the City owns two abandoned reservoirs with total storage of 0.07 million
gallons on the eastern edge of the City limits. Since this storage location is abandoned,
and already owned by the City, it is suggested that any new storage be built in the same
location as the abandoned 0.035-million-gallon reservoirs. The City would prefer to
construct two reservoirs to provide the storage for redundancy, allowing for one reservoir
to remain in service if the other requires maintenance; therefore, it has been assumed that
two reservoirs would be provided, each with a capacity to hold 0.65 million gallons (half
of the total required storage). The total estimated cost of constructing two
0.65-million-gallon reservoirs, for total storage of 1.3 million gallons, is $5.7 million.
This cost includes the cost of engineering services, estimated taxes, and contingency.
The dimensions of the tanks are determined by the elevation at the tank location as well
as elevations throughout the system, in order to maintain acceptable operating pressures.
With the base elevation at the storage location being 560 feet, and elevations throughout
the system decreasing to the west, it was determined that the tanks will be 30 feet tall and
have diameters of 60.8 feet.
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES (PRVS)
PRVs are necessary within the distribution system to keep pressures within an acceptable
operating range. The City currently experiences pressures of 40 to 60 psi throughout the
eastern part of the distribution system and 60 to 90 on the west side. The PRVs at the
PUD interties keep the system operating at a 545-hydraulic grade. The new storage
location will have an overflow elevation of 590 feet, increasing the hydraulic grade by
approximately 20 psi. This change would not be problematic for most of the system but
could increase the pressure at some services in the western portion of the City to a
pressure above 100 psi, a level that might require individual PRVs at the service.
Historically, the system’s hydraulic grade was set from the old reservoirs at the site,
where new storage is planned and the hydraulic grade was similar to what is proposed
with the new reservoirs.
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CONCLUSION
To summarize, the City of Granite Falls is interested in becoming independent from the
Snohomish County PUD water supply. The City has four water rights for their three
wells that allows an instantaneous quantity of 780 gpm and an annual quantity of
297 ac-ft/yr. While the Instantaneous Water Right is sufficient for the City’s projected
MDD, the annual quantity water right is not sufficient for the City’s current or future
annual water consumption. The City would need to obtain more water rights in order to
supply their own water to the service area. If the City is able to obtain sufficient annual
quantity water rights, the current well capacities would need to be increased, the wells
would need to be re-equipped, treated, and reconnected to the distribution system. In
addition to the wells, storage is a consideration when providing water to the service area.
The City has indicated preference for two, equal-size reservoirs for redundancy and ease
of maintenance. These two reservoirs would provide total storage of 1.3 million gallons.
The total cost of the changes to the wells and constructing storage is estimated to be
$13.2 million, as shown in Table 6. These costs do not include obtaining new water
rights.
TABLE 6
Estimated Project Costs
System Improvement
Two 0.65-Million-Gallon Tanks
Drilling New Wells
Equipping Wells
Treating Wells
Total
Estimated Cost (Millions)
$5.7
$0.8
$3.4
$3.3
$13.2
RP/sr
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: Planning
Originating Dept.: Planning Department
Action Recommended:
Approval(s):
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted:
Exhibit(s):
1.
10.07.2026 Planning Staff Report
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Background:
Recommended Motion:
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GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Amy Hess, Community Development Director
Department: Planning and Community Development
Date: October 7, 2026
Subject: Planning Department Update
1. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
Sta" continues to process permits for mechanical, plumbing, and building permits.
No new formal applications for land use projects have been received. Existing projects
continue working towards civil plan review/approval and breaking ground.
Sta" met with the new development company that has taken over the Tractor Supply
project and expects to see renewed action on that project.
2. PERMITS ISSUED
Applicant Name
Product Air Heating & Cooling
NW Utility Services
Rosemann Construction
CM Heating
Kitzes
Product Air Heating & Cooling
Address
103 Cedar
Stanley Street
110 Anderson
10512 Tailspar
406 N. Alder
505 N. Indiana
Type ofWork
AC and Gas Furnace Install
Utility Work in ROW
Covered Porch
Heat Pump
WCF Co-locate
Gas Furnace Replacement
3. LONG-RANGE PLANNING
Beginning stages of reorganization of Title 19, Unified Development Code. May partner with
Livable City Year (UW).
Last Title 19 code clean-up will be presented in November. This will include the addition of
a code section establishing standards for drive-thru businesses to ensure sites have
su"icient room for queuing ofvehicles and safe maneuvering, as well as general clean up.
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PRD discussions are still in the queue for further discussion, but other topics have taken
priority. Given the development applications we have seen to date, and discussion with
potential developers, it does not appear that PRD’s or the current state of our PRD code is
impacting development.
4. POLICY AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Beginning research for an electronic document management system that is consistent with
WA State Archive standards.
Working with Joey on code violations and enforcement processes.
5. UPCOMING PRIORITIES
General code clean-up, and PRD standards. Sta" will continue to work on items identified
on the 2026 work plan through the remainder of the year. Work on identifying priorities for
2027 is under way. Please share any thoughts or areas for consideration.
6. SUMMARY
The department remains busy with application processing and review as well as
permit/process updates and ensuring responsible growth in the City.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: Passports
Originating Dept.: City Council
Action Recommended:
Approval(s):
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted:
Exhibit(s):
1.
COGF Passport PnL
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Background:
Recommended Motion:
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As of Sep 30, 2026
30-day Statistics By Day
$1,502
$1,633
$1,427
$1,376
$1,026
$954
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
$954
THURSDAY
■
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Avg.
30-day Application & Photo Processing By Weekday
29.5
30.4
28.5
28.0
24.9
23.1
24.4
22.8
20.5
18.4
16.4
MONDAY
TUESDAY
- -
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Applications
Total Revenue (since 6-6-2022)
30-day Annualized Revenue Trend
Total Gross Margin (since 6-6-2022)
30-day Annual Projected Gross Margin
17.3
16.5
14.6
Revenue since
6-6-2022
$ 2,768,816.06
$ 566,824.28
Gross Margin
$ 547,169.43
$ 232,548.65
Total Passport Applications Processed
Total Passport Photos Taken
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Photos
Revenue YTD
2026
$ 423,953.50
Gross Margin YTD
2026
$
173,933.65
41.0%
Revenue
Change v prior
year
% Sales
Tracking v Budget
19.8% $
(100,101.49) $ (235,101.61)
41.0%
-20.4%
-35.7%
# Processed
43,306
40,113
Last 30 day Avg. per
day
22.9
22.0
Break Even
15.7
14.5
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: Purchasing and Claims Report January 1 through September 16, 2026
Originating Dept.: City Council
Approval(s):
Action Recommended:
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted:
Exhibit(s):
1.
COGF Purchasing and Claims Rpt
thru Sep 16 2026
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Background:
Recommended Motion:
Page 43 of 113
CITY OF GRANITE FALLS
STAFF REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
Purchasing and Claims Report - January 1 through September 16, 2026
Resolution 2026-03
This report is submitted to the City Council pursuant to Resolution 2026-03, Consolidated Purchasing
Policies, Procedures, and Delegation of Purchasing Authority. The resolution requires the City Manager
to report regularly on purchases and contracts executed under delegated authority under Section 4.3
and to provide periodic reports listing purchases and contracts above $25,000 under Section 12.2. This
report updates the prior report through September 16, 2026.
Reporting Requirements
• Section 4.3 - List delegated purchases and contracts during the reporting period, including vendor,
amount, brief description, cumulative spending, and any sole-source or emergency purchases with
written justification.
• Section 12.2.1 - Provide monthly or quarterly reports of all purchases and contracts above $25,000,
including vendor, contract amount, description, procurement method when applicable, emergency
or sole-source determinations, and budget account charged.
• Section 12.2.3 - Report emergency purchases above $50,000, sole-source determinations above
$25,000, and purchasing compliance issues or concerns.
• Section 12.3 - Maintain and post a quarterly list of contracts awarded under delegated authority with
vendor, amount, description, and award date.
Summary of Claims
During the reporting period, the City issued 717 non-voided claims payments totaling $7,337,900.46 to
193 vendors. 5 checks totaling $18,621.03 were voided and are excluded from the active claims totals.
Period
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
Total
Claims Issued
88
76
88
78
87
76
68
86
70
717
Amount
$2,096,991.51
$486,610.09
$483,272.27
$341,098.37
$647,747.05
$586,345.09
$876,570.25
$1,080,706.25
$738,559.58
$7,337,900.46
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Exhibit A lists the 48 claims payments of $25,000 or more, totaling $6,061,518.53, or 82.6% of all claims
dollars. The largest payments continue to be associated with Council-approved real-property acquisition,
public works progress payments, professional engineering services, intergovernmental law-enforcement
services, and utility services.
Purchases and Contracts Above $25,000
The payments listed in Exhibit A satisfy the itemized reporting threshold in Section 12.2. For the final
Council record, bid, quotation, contract, roster, interlocal-agreement, and Council-action documentation
should remain available in the supporting procurement files and through the City Clerk, as applicable.
Cumulative Spending by Vendor
Exhibit B summarizes year-to-date claims payments by vendor for vendors receiving $25,000 or more
during the reporting period. This schedule supports the cumulative-spending reporting element in
Section 4.3.
Sole-Source and Emergency Purchases
No emergency purchases under Section 9.1 and no sole-source purchases under Section 9.3 were made.
Exception Reporting
Emergency purchases exceeding $50,000: none identified in the claims register. Sole-source
determinations over $25,000: none identified in the claims register. Purchasing compliance issues or
concerns: none identified from the claims register. There were 8 payments above the City Manager’s
$245,000 delegated threshold, totaling $3,176,681.32; these are Council-approved transactions or
progress payments under Council-awarded public works contracts and should be supported by the
relevant Council record and contract file.
Page 45 of 113
Exhibit A - Claims Payments of $25,000 or More
January 1 through September 16, 2026
Date
01/07/2026
Check/EFT
415874
Vendor
Snohomish County
PUD
Amount
$43,157.52
Description
Water / Electric Galena St. Ext.
Lighting
Water / Electric Various Locations
01/21/2026
415920
Snohomish County
PUD
$27,247.09
01/21/2026
415903
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$143,225.02
01/21/2026
415889
01/21/2026
415916
Association of
$160,547.00
Washington Cities RMSA
Sno. County
$244,630.00
Sheriff's-Contract
2026 AWC Risk
Management
Assesment
GTF 2025 4th QTR
Invoice
Intergovernmental
- risk pool
assessment
Goods or services
01/21/2026
415906
Harbor Pacific
Contractors Inc.
$322,083.49
Pay Estimate #25
Public works WWTP upgrade
01/28/2026
EFT
Olympic Escrow
Inc.
$1,002,310.73
Real property
acquisition
02/18/2026
415984
City Of Granite
Falls
$27,300.27
Purchase of Fire
Station 116 S
Granite Ave
Water/ Sewer
Utility Tax
02/18/2026
415991
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$81,134.75
02/18/2026
415992
Harbor Pacific
Contractors Inc.
$236,468.80
Engineering
Services
Engineer
Consulting /
Project
Management
Progress Estimate
26 WWTP
Category
Utilities water/electric
service
Utilities water/electric
service
Goods or services
Notes
Utility service
Utility service
Supporting
procurement file
required
Member risk-pool
assessment
Supporting
procurement file
required
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Council approval Section 6.1
Interfund - utility
service and utility
tax
Goods or services
Internal utility
charge
Public works WWTP upgrade
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
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03/04/2026
416049
Snohomish County
PUD
$29,036.25
Water / Electric
03/04/2026
416039
$30,875.30
03/18/2026
416069
P n D Logging &
Tree Service
City Of Granite
Falls
03/18/2026
416085
Snohomish County
PUD
$36,326.36
Perrigoue Park
Tree Removal
Water / Sewer Feb. 2026 Water/
Sewer Utility Tax
Water / Electric
03/18/2026
416075
Harbor Pacific
Contractors Inc.
$79,432.23
PE #27
03/18/2026
416074
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$113,737.72
Consulting Services
Goods or services
04/15/2026
416139
City Of Granite
Falls
$29,106.94
04/15/2026
416163
Snohomish County
PUD
$34,281.72
Water / Sewer Water / Sewer
Utility Tax
Water / Electric
04/15/2026
416179
$35,473.60
04/15/2026
416153
WelWest
Construction Inc.
Harbor Pacific
Contractors Inc.
Interfund - utility
service and utility
tax
Utilities water/electric
service
Public works
04/15/2026
416151
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$84,421.72
Engineer
Consulting
Goods or services
05/06/2026
416196
$49,315.03
05/06/2026
416203
Department Of
Commerce
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
WWTP Facility
Upgrades
Enginner
Consulting
Intergovernmental
- state agency
Goods or services
$27,002.68
$46,340.23
$60,358.04
Final Progress
Estimate 4
WWTP Upgrade PE
#28
Utilities water/electric
service
Parks - treeremoval services
Interfund - utility
service and utility
tax
Utilities water/electric
service
Public works WWTP upgrade
Public works WWTP upgrade
Utility service
Service
procurement
Internal utility
charge
Utility service
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
Internal utility
charge
Utility service
Contract final
progress payment
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
WWTP facilityupgrade program
Supporting
procurement file
required
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05/06/2026
416213
Sno. County
Sheriff's-Contract
$255,912.50
GTF 2026 1st
Quarter - Law
Enforcement
Services
Public Works
Assistance Loan
Prgm.
Water / Sewer Service - Utility Tax
- Water / Sewer
Water / Electric
05/20/2026
416254
Snohomish County
DPW
$25,938.84
05/20/2026
416236
City Of Granite
Falls
$27,623.17
05/20/2026
416257
Snohomish County
PUD
$37,596.31
06/03/2026
416291
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$100,351.73
Engineering
Services
06/03/2026
416283
EARTHWORK
SOLUTIONS LLC
$292,109.44
KENTUCKY /
INDIANA LID PE 1
06/17/2026
416318
City Of Granite
Falls
$27,675.70
06/17/2026
416337
Snohomish County
PUD
$46,952.32
Water / Sewer
Utility Tax - Water
/ Sewer Service
Water/Electric
07/01/2026
416394
ALUMICHEM
$30,068.40
WWTP AluPAC
07/01/2026
416365
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$71,277.79
Engineering
Services
07/01/2026
416360
EARTHWORK
SOLUTIONS LLC
$335,342.88
PE #2 Less 90%
MOH from PE #1
07/15/2026
416399
City Of Granite
Falls
$28,887.24
Water/Sewer
Sevice -
Goods or services
Supporting
procurement file
required
Goods or services
Intergovernmental
service payment
Interfund - utility
service and utility
tax
Utilities water/electric
service
Goods or services
Internal utility
charge
Public works Kentucky/Union
LID
Interfund - utility
service and utility
tax
Utilities water/electric
service
Supplies - WWTP
treatment
chemicals
Goods or services
Public works Kentucky/Union
LID
Interfund - utility
service and utility
Utility service
Supporting
procurement file
required
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Internal utility
charge
Utility service
Operational supply
purchase
Supporting
procurement file
required
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Internal utility
charge
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Water/Sewer
Utility Tax
Water/ Electric
tax
07/15/2026
416413
Snohomish County
PUD
$49,532.39
Utilities water/electric
service
WWTP Constuction Public works PE #29
WWTP upgrade
07/15/2026
416405
Harbor Pacific
Contractors Inc.
$222,888.78
08/05/2026
416440
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$33,357.18
Engineering
Services
Goods or services
08/05/2026
416447
Larry Brown
Construction, Inc.
$93,122.10
08/05/2026
416459
Sno. County
Sheriff's-Contract
$255,912.50
Union and
Kentucky
Improvements PE 1
GFT 2026 2nd
Quarter Invoice
Public works Union/Kentucky
improvements
Goods or services
08/05/2026
416437
EARTHWORK
SOLUTIONS LLC
$452,780.42
PE #3 Kentucky /
Union LID
08/19/2026
416484
City Of Granite
Falls
$29,517.02
08/19/2026
416505
Snohomish County
PUD
$56,419.32
Water/Sewer Water/Sewer
Utility Tax
Water/ Electric
09/02/2026
416530
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
$55,273.98
Engineer
Consulting
Public works Kentucky/Union
LID
Interfund - utility
service and utility
tax
Utilities water/electric
service
Goods or services
09/02/2026
416534
Larry Brown
Construction, Inc.
$240,852.03
Kentucky / Union
PE #2
09/02/2026
416526
EARTHWORK
SOLUTIONS LLC
$260,229.36
Kentucky / Indiana
LID PE #4
09/16/2026
416559
City Of Granite
$31,471.73
Water / Sewer -
Public works Union/Kentucky
improvements
Public works Kentucky/Union
LID
Interfund - utility
Utility service
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Internal utility
charge
Utility service
Supporting
procurement file
required
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Internal utility
Page 49 of 113
Falls
09/16/2026
Total - items of
$25,000 or more
416573
Snohomish County
PUD
$56,612.91
Water / Sewer
Utility Tax
Water / Electric
service and utility
tax
Utilities water/electric
service
charge
Utility service
$6,061,518.53
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Exhibit B - Cumulative Payments by Vendor of $25,000 or More
January 1 through September 16, 2026
Vendor
EARTHWORK
SOLUTIONS LLC
Claims
4
YTD Amount
$1,340,462.10
Primary Category
Public works Kentucky/Union LID
Olympic Escrow
Inc.
Harbor Pacific
Contractors Inc.
1
$1,002,310.73
6
$917,213.53
Real property
acquisition
Public works - WWTP
upgrade
Sno. County
Sheriff's-Contract
4
$757,743.00
Goods or services
Gray & Osborne,
Inc.
9
$743,137.93
Goods or services
Snohomish County
PUD
Larry Brown
Construction, Inc.
18
$479,515.90
2
$333,974.13
City Of Granite
Falls
Association of
Washington Cities RMSA
US Bank Corporate
Payment System
9
$252,201.12
1
$160,547.00
Utilities - water/electric
service
Public works Union/Kentucky
improvements
Interfund - utility service
and utility tax
Intergovernmental - risk
pool assessment
9
$107,886.58
Revenue, Dept. Of
9
$78,354.08
Department Of
Commerce
Snohomish County
911
Rain Paint
1
$49,315.03
9
$47,275.74
2
$44,090.04
Thompson,
Guildner & Assoc.,
Inc., P.S.
Sno. County
Sherriff's Office
9
$43,215.72
8
$43,030.46
Granicus LLC
7
$42,939.96
Notes
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Council approval Section 6.1
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
Supporting
procurement file
required
Utility service
Council-awarded
contract progress
payment
Internal utility
charge
Member risk-pool
assessment
Goods or services
Consolidated
purchasing card
payment
Tax remittance Statutory
Washington Department remittance; nonof Revenue
procurement
Intergovernmental WWTP facilitystate agency
upgrade program
Intergovernmental - 911 Member
assessment
assessment
Public works - crack seal Public works
project
project payment
Professional services Professionallegal
services
engagement
Goods or services
Supporting
procurement file
required
Services Software/services
agenda/communications agreement
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software
Professional services engineering/planning
Public works
AHBL, INC
4
$36,212.36
WelWest
Construction Inc.
P n D Logging &
Tree Service
Waste
Management of
WA INC
ALUMICHEM
1
$35,473.60
1
$30,875.30
6
$30,457.96
1
$30,068.40
SAFEbuilt LLC
10
$29,122.71
Supplies - WWTP
treatment chemicals
Goods or services
Capitol Path
Consulting LLC
6
$27,000.00
Goods or services
Parks - tree-removal
services
Goods or services
Snohomish County 3
$26,505.80
Goods or services
DPW
Inland
5
$25,483.05
Goods or services
Environmental
Resources, Inc.
Subtotal - vendors
$6,714,412.23
with cumulative
payments of
$25,000 or more
Subtotal represents 91.5% of all non-voided claims dollars during the reporting period.
A/E consultant
roster / RCW 39.80
Contract final
progress payment
Service
procurement
Operational service
payment
Operational supply
purchase
Supporting
procurement file
required
Supporting
procurement file
required
Intergovernmental
service payment
Supporting
procurement file
required
Page 52 of 113
CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: City Manager
Originating Dept.: City Council
Action Recommended:
Approval(s):
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted:
Exhibit(s):
1.
City Manager Staff Report
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Background:
Recommended Motion:
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City Manager Staff Report
Reporting period: September 17-October 1, 2026
Summary
The reporting period focused on 2027 budget development, public-safety and jail-service
agreements, public works reimbursement and utility planning, passport/TWIC service readiness,
public-records coordination, solid-waste contamination discussions, and preparations for the fall
community event. Externally, AWC adopted 2027 legislative priorities, MRSC provided guidance on
public records and public works, and the state marketed grant and infrastructure funding
opportunities.
2027 Budget and Finance
•
•
2027 department budget process. Departments returned budget input. Public Works
identified CIP items and recommended timing adjustments, including holding the Stanley
Street Water Quality Vault, carrying a $25,000 well-rehab placeholder, and noting that
Burn Road Station upgrades are now estimated at approximately $1.8 million.
Fee schedule public hearing. The Master Fee Schedule public hearing will move to the
second October Council meeting.
Law Enforcement, Jail Services, and Public Safety
•
•
•
•
Issaquah jail-services ILA. We sent the signed Issaquah jail-services interlocal agreement.
The current version uses zero guaranteed beds, which reduces fixed-cost exposure and
preserves flexibility compared with guaranteed-bed models.
Snohomish County Sheriff ILA. Snohomish County corrected prior information about
special overtime rates. The County advised that paying deputies more than 1.5 times
overtime would require additional language in the Deputy Sheriff’s Association collective
bargaining agreement. County staff are still pulling requested data and will schedule a
follow-up meeting.
Flock contract timing. A public-records follow-up clarified the apparent Flock
renewal/non-renewal timing. The notice window run into mid-January under the servicestart language, while Council retains authority to direct disabling the cameras at any time
without credit.
Flood-season sandbag coordination. Snohomish County Department of Emergency
Management asked jurisdictions how they provide sand and sandbags during flooding and
whether they want to participate in a countywide discussion.
Public Works, Utilities, and Infrastructure
•
•
TIB overlay reimbursement. Public Works submitted reimbursement information for the
TIB overlay project. The adjusted reimbursement percentage is 89.32%.
Ecology LID grant reimbursement. Ecology approved the July-September PRPR for the
Kentucky/Indiana Low Impact Development retrofit at $218,550.09. Ecology also clarified
that a previously denied construction-management expenditure is eligible and may be
resubmitted on the next PRPR or through an additional interim PRPR if cash flow requires
it.
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•
•
•
Water production analysis. We are reviewing Gray & Osborne’s water-operations
infrastructure memo. Charles flagged allowable production rights as a major concern,
along with reservoir configuration, pressure-reducing-valve locations, transmission-main
versus distribution backfeed options, and whether water rights and production can meet
demand.
Electric Pathways for Transportation. Snohomish PUD requested agreement-template
approval by October 2 for the Electric Pathways program. The stated timeline includes
agreement submittal to the Commission on October 12, presentation on October 20,
anticipated Commission approval on November 3, and execution and project work after
approval. The City provided 2023 audited financials and 2024 and 2025 unaudited annualreport packages.
IT and cybersecurity infrastructure. Staff approved moving forward with a FortiGate 70GPOE firewall and three-year Enterprise bundle for $3,600.30 through the City purchaseorder and claims process. The purchase was treated as a small purchase with
documentation of Fortinet standardization, compatibility, migration needs, and price
reasonableness.
Solid Waste and Recycling
•
WM contamination guidance. Waste Management provided information on Smart Truck
contamination review, including truck-mounted cameras, GPS validation, daily review of
contamination or overflow, and customer or city notification with images. WM indicated it
could participate in a future Council discussion.
Parks, Grants, and Community Events
•
•
•
•
Legion Park Commerce grant. Commerce checked in on the Legion Park Plaza Veterans
Memorial grant. Staff responded that the City is waiting on the related potential RCO grant
for the area before determining next steps.
Community Center policy and American Legion/Auxiliary use. Staff clarified that
American Legion Post 125 and Auxiliary Unit 125 qualify as Type 2 public-service users
under the Council’s Community Center Facility Use Policy. Regular-hours use is no charge,
but after-hours and weekend use remains subject to the adopted rates and surcharge
unless a written waiver or reduction fits the policy.
Frightening Falls event planning. Staff circulated the initial Frightening Falls 2026 game
plan. The working concept is a light space-themed Streets of Treats event from 3:30-6:00
p.m., with business notification, Boys & Girls Club coordination, a low-scare haunted tent,
Fire District participation, Public Works activities, and Police Department/community
partner involvement.
Passport, TSA, and TWIC service readiness. The City received the executed WA_UES
service agreement and IDEMIA branding/advertising materials. Passport/TWIC staff also
circulated customer handouts, cheat sheets, technical incident forms, inventory materials,
TWIC activation and PIN-reset guidance, and TSA PreCheck/Global Entry/NEXUS/SENTRI
customer resources.
Planning, Permitting, and Public Records
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•
•
UW Livable City Year. Planning discussed a potential University of Washington Livable City
Year project to reorganize and update Title 19, including research on data centers and
similar facilities. Because the 2027 budget is tight and the project is not time sensitive,
staff preference is to target 2028 rather than add a new 2027 commitment.
PRA fees and records handling. Legal guidance clarified that the City may charge five cents
for every four electronic files, and that the $2.00 flat fee is only appropriate when the
statutory per-page or per-file charges equal or exceed $2.00.
AWC & MRSC
•
•
•
AWC 2027 legislative priorities. AWC’s 2027 legislative priorities focus on fiscal and
budget sustainability, including an ongoing local-government fiscal-health account,
expanded city revenue tools, a $5 million annual increase for the Municipal Criminal
Justice Assistance Account, a long-term review of Washington’s local tax structure, full
funding for the Public Works Assistance Account, $500 million in PWAA competitive
awards for 2027-29, and increased CHIP funding and eligibility.
MRSC public records update. MRSC’s September 28 public-records update highlights new
2026 PRA-related legislation, increasing complexity in requests for electronic and behindthe-scenes data, customized IT-service charges.
MRSC economic development and tenant improvements. MRSC’s recent posts also
covered economic-development planning, revenue restrictions for property leases and
liquor funds, and the public-works implications of tenant improvements on agency-owned
property. Tenant improvements are most likely to trigger public-works requirements when
the agency funds the improvement or provides rent or lease credit.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: Consultant Police Chief
Originating Dept.: Consultant Police Chief
Action Recommended:
Approval(s):
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 10/2/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
October 7th, 2026 Staff Report for
September
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Attached please find the police report for the meeting of October 7, 2026.
Background:
Recommended Motion:
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approximately a 19% decrease from the same month last year.
At the request of City Manager Balentine, we added a new feature to our Power
BI reporting platform that tracks the amount of time our deputies spend within
the City of Granite Falls compared with the county/L2 area.
For September 2026, our deputies spent 60.05% of their time within the city
limits while answering calls for service. I have requested that our Crime Analysis
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was involved in a collision on the Mountain Loop Highway and was delayed
approximately 62 minutes to reach the scene.
It is important to clarify that the 62-minute response time does not represent the
total law enforcement response to the stabbing. County deputies responded
quickly. The County Sergeant was the first deputy on scene at approximately 10
minutes, followed by three additional deputies approximately one minute later.
We also previously divided the Granite Falls beats into Granite Falls East (GRFE)
and Granite Falls West (GRFW). The median arrival time for calls in the GRFE beat
during September was also 17 minutes.
The L2 beat had a median response time of 24 minutes.
The individual long-duration call had a significant effect on the overall statistics
and is something we will continue to monitor as we evaluate the effectiveness of
the new beat structure.
Case Reports
Deputies completed 45 case reports during September:
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18 in the GRFE beat
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22 in the L2 beat
The number of reports taken in the L2 beat was unusually high compared with
previous years and will be something we continue to monitor.
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Crime and Enforcement Activity
Overall, the majority of our tracked calls for service were down compared with
previous years. Trespass calls were the exception. We handled 14 trespass calls,
which was consistent with 2025 but substantially lower than the 29 calls recorded
in 2024.
We recorded three burglaries, compared with one in each of the previous
comparison years.
Traffic collisions were also higher than in previous years, while traffic stops were
down. These numbers appear to have a direct relationship. We will be discussing
ways to increase our traffic presence within the community.
Traffic enforcement does not always need to be punitive. A visible law
enforcement presence can be educational and can influence driver behavior.
Simply having a marked patrol vehicle present, particularly when emergency
lights are activated during a traffic stop, can have an impact on other motorists in
the area.
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We had three DUI arrests during September, including one involving a driver with
a prior DUI conviction, which resulted in additional mandatory considerations for
the case.
Stolen Vehicles
There was one vehicle stolen in the L2 beat during September.
Our deputies also assisted in recovering seven stolen vehicles during the month.
This is nearly double the number of stolen vehicles recovered during the
comparable periods in 2025 and 2024.
This continues to demonstrate the value of proactive patrol activity, information
sharing, and technology in identifying and recovering stolen vehicles.
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Death Investigations / Community Awareness
Deputies handled four death investigations in the L2 beat during September.
These investigations can be extremely time-consuming, particularly when
circumstances require additional investigation before a determination can be
made.
Two of the investigations I personally responded to required significant time and
resources. In one case, the individual had not been heard from for approximately
three to four weeks.
This is also a good reminder for our community to look out for one another. If a
friend, family member, or neighbor is suddenly absent or there is an unusual
change in their normal routine, residents should not hesitate to check on them or
report concerns when appropriate.
Behavioral Health and Domestic-Related Calls
Welfare checks, social-worker assists, and behavioral-health contacts all increased
during September. At the same time, reported suicides decreased by
approximately 50%.
We handled 14 domestic-related incidents during the month. One involved a
subject who attempted to flee from Deputy Nunemaker. Deputy Nunemaker
ultimately took the subject into custody.
The following day, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office declined the eluding charge.
As a result, the remaining charges proceeded at the district-court level and
became the responsibility of the city.
Of the 14 domestic-related incidents, nine resulted in reports documenting what
we commonly refer to as domestic verbal incidents. These are arguments
reported to 911 that, under state law, require law enforcement documentation
even when no physical assault has occurred.
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Beginning of October Activity
October has started out busy.
On October 1, our deputies assisted the Department of Corrections with a
warrant attempt in the Mountain Loop area. Deputies also assisted our Civil Unit
with an eviction in the 300 block of Paradise Parkway.
The subject involved in the eviction has had five protection orders served on him
in less than one year. On the morning of October 2, deputies returned to the
residence and arrested the subject for illegally being on the property and for
burning illegal material in the backyard.
Regional Chiefs’ Meeting / FLOCK Update
The monthly Chief’s meeting was held on September 24 at the Tulalip Police
Department. One of the topics discussed was communication and data-access
concerns with FLOCK.
Chief Beazizo of the Lake Stevens Police Department reported that his FLOCK
representative has not been responsive to his concerns, including requests for
assistance in making data more readily available for compliance and reporting
requirements. I followed up with Lieutenant Swenson, who advised that FLOCK is
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currently working on rewriting its software to make the state-required reports
easier for agencies to obtain.
Chief Jolly of the Monroe Police Department reported similar communication
issues with FLOCK. Monroe is also facing a budget shortfall for 2027, and FLOCK is
being considered as one potential area for reducing expenditures.
I believe it is important for Granite Falls to continue monitoring this situation. The
effectiveness of FLOCK is not based solely on the equipment located within
Granite Falls, but also on the regional network and the agreements between
participating agencies that allow information to be shared when appropriate and
in compliance with applicable requirements.
If surrounding agencies begin discontinuing FLOCK, we should reevaluate the
value and effectiveness of maintaining the system in Granite Falls. The regional
network and the participating agencies' agreements are a significant part of what
makes this technology effective for our department.
Railroad Days
We are preparing for Railroad Days and will have several additional deputies
working Saturday to provide increased coverage during the event.
Once again, the Granite Falls Police Department will lead the parade with a
Motors Unit, followed by a patrol vehicle. We look forward to participating in
another successful community event.
Closing
I want to thank the Granite Falls City staff for all the hard work they continue to
put into our community. Their efforts are noticeable when driving through the
city.
The completion of the recent road construction projects has made a significant
difference, and the finished roads and surrounding areas look fantastic.
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Thank you to the City Council and City staff for your continued support of the
Granite Falls Police Department and our deputies. We remain committed to
providing professional, responsive, and community-focused law enforcement
services to the residents of Granite Falls.
Respectfully,
Tom Dalton
Chief of Police
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 148-2026 Consideration to
approve a Fire Alarm Monitoring
Agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI)
for City Hall.
Originating Dept.: Public Works
Approval(s): City Manager
Finance
Action Recommended: Staff supports
entering into the agreement with FPI for fire
alarm monitoring and annual life-safety
inspections.
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 10/2/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
City of Granite Falls - Civic Center FLS Agreement
Budgeted Amount: $50,000.00
BARS Code: 518-30-48-00 (001)
Summary Statement:
The proposed Master Service Agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI) provides fire
alarm monitoring and annual life-safety inspections for the Civic Center at 215 S.
Granite Avenue. The agreement includes fire alarm monitoring at $660 per year and
annual inspections of the fire alarm system, up to two duct detectors, wet and dry
sprinkler systems, and up to two backflow assemblies. Annual inspection costs are
$2,440, with a one-time prevailing wage fee of $620. The monitoring and inspection
services are provided under a five-year agreement. The Master Service Agreement
provides for automatic renewal for additional five-year terms unless either party
provides at least 60 days' written notice prior to the end of the term. The initial annual
cost for monitoring and inspections is $3,100, with a first-year cost of $3,720 including
the one-time prevailing wage fee, plus applicable taxes and any additional services
outside the identified scope. Annual rates may increase on the agreement anniversary
by up to the greater of 6% or the applicable Seattle-area CPI-U change, similar to the
community center agreement.
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Background:
Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI) currently provides fire alarm monitoring services for City Hall.
The proposed agreement expands those services to include annual fire alarm panel,
duct detector, sprinkler, and backflow testing. While backflow testing is currently
performed by another vendor, annual fire alarm panel and duct detector inspections
have not historically been conducted.
Consolidating these services with FPI expands the City’s annual inspection coverage
while keeping costs comparable to current annual expenses. In 2025, the City spent
approximately $2,115 for these services, including $720 for fire alarm monitoring,
$1,295 for sprinkler inspections, and $100 for backflow testing.
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the Master Service Agreement with Fire Protection, Inc. for fire alarm
monitoring and annual life-safety inspection services at City Hall and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement.
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This FIRE PROTECTION, INC. MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), is entered into on __________________________,
by and between Fire Protection, Inc., a Washington corporation (Hereafter “FPI”) and
City of Granite Falls - Civic Center
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Hereafter “Customer”
and/or “Subscriber”). FPI and Customer may jointly be referred to herein as a “party” or “parties.” The Parties agree that FPI shall provide the
services described in this Agreement. The services shall be provided for the premises located at:
215 S Granite Ave Granite Falls, WA 98252
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Hereafter the “Premises” or “Site”), of which Customer (check the appropriate box) ☐ is ☐ is not the owner. FPI will provide the following:
✔
CHECK BOX FOR SELECTED SERVICE(S): Unless subsequently amended, only services selected are included as part of this Agreement
☐ Monitoring. If checked, the FPI Monitoring Service Addendum is made a part hereof. Customer agrees to have the system monitored
for a term of 60 months commencing on the date of service activation. This Agreement shall renew automatically for successive 60 month
terms thereafter under the same terms and conditions, unless either party gives written notice of termination to the other at least 60 days
prior to the expiration of any term, extension, or renewal. Termination shall comply with local law. Customer agrees to pay FPI a monthly
55.00
monitoring fee of $______________
plus any applicable tax, which Customer shall prepay in full on an annual basis at the time of
execution of this Agreement and thereafter on each anniversary date of this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified herein, all recurring
charges for services shall be prorated for the month in which service is activated.
☐ Install. If checked, the FPI Install Addendum made a part hereof. Customer agrees to pay FPI the lump sum of $______________
plus any applicable tax, for the Scope of Work described in the FPI Install Addendum, subject to adjustments and modifications as set
forth therein. A deposit of $______________ is due upon execution of this Agreement.
☐ Inspections/Testing. If checked, the FPI Inspection & Testing Addendum is made a part hereof. Customer agrees to engage FPI to
perform inspections and/or testing as described herein at the Premises for a term of 60 months commencing on the date of the first
inspection and/or testing performed by FPI. This Agreement shall renew automatically for successive 60 month terms thereafter under
the same terms and conditions, unless either party gives written notice of termination to the other at least 60 days prior to the
2,440.00
expiration of any term, extension, or renewal. Customer agrees to pay FPI the sum of $______________
annually in advance at the
time of execution of this Agreement and thereafter on each anniversary date of this Agreement, subject to adjustments and
modifications as set forth therein. Any additional inspections or testing required by industry or authority having jurisdiction (“AHJ”) will
be charged at then-current FPI rates.
✔
One-time, prevailing wage fee: $620
☐
Other: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
✔
✔
NOTES COMMENTS:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
See attached estimate Estimate: EST 280524 for detailed scope of work and pricing.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1.
Limited Warranty. Unless otherwise required by law or expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, FPI’s warranty on
equipment and materials installed by FPI shall be limited to one-year after installation of the equipment and materials, during which time FPI
will repair or, at its option, replace any defective equipment or materials installed by FPI, at no charge to Customer. FPI will use new or
functionally operative parts for replacements. Unless otherwise required by law or expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, FPI’s
warranty on labor performed by FPI shall be limited to the 90-day period after performance of the labor, during which time FPI shall re-perform
warrantied labor at no charge to Customer. This limited warranty is for Customer’s benefit only and may not be enforced by any third party.
Equipment owned by FPI, batteries, and other consumable products are excluded from any warranty.
2.
Disclaimer of Warranties. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN WRITING IN THIS AGREEMENT, FPI MAKES NO
GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FPI HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
OR TYPE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMER FURTHER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT FPI
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH IN WRITING IN THIS AGREEMENT, AS TO THE SERVICES
RENDERED OR EQUIPMENT AND THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF FPI HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY WARRANTIES OR
OTHERWISE VARY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY FPI CANNOT ELIMINATE
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OCCURRENCES OR CONSEQUENCES OF THE EVENTS THEY ARE INTENDED TO DETECT OR AVERT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, FIRES, FLOODS, BURGLARIES OR ROBBERIES.
3.
Limitation of Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CUSTOMER AGREES THAT, SHOULD THERE
ARISE ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF FPI AS A RESULT OF FPI'S BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE TO
ANY DEGREE OR NEGLIGENT FAILURE TO PERFORM ANY OF FPI'S OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL DUTY, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HUMAN ERROR, OR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY, WHETHER ECONOMIC OR
NON-ECONOMIC, IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, THAT FPI'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO $1,000.00 OR 10% OF THE FEES
DUE TO FPI PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHICHEVER IS LESS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FPI BE
LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE USE, LOSS OF USE, PERFORMANCE, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM. IF
CUSTOMER WISHES TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FPI'S LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, CUSTOMER MAY, AS A MATTER OF
RIGHT, AT ANY TIME, BY ENTERING INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, OBTAIN A HIGHER LIMIT BY PAYING AN
AMOUNT, AS DETERMINED BY FPI, CONSONANT WITH FPI'S INCREASED LIABILITY.
4.
Waiver of Subrogation. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT FPI IS NOT AN INSURER AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT
MAY BE SUFFERED BY CUSTOMER. SUFFICIENT PROPERTY AND BODILY INJURY INSURANCE SHALL BE OBTAINED BY AND
IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF CUSTOMER. CUSTOMER AGREES TO RELY EXCLUSIVELY ON CUSTOMER’S INSURER TO
RECOVER FOR BODILY INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IN THE EVENT OF ANY LOSS OR INJURY TO THE PREMISES,
PERSONS OR PROPERTY THEREIN. CUSTOMER DOES HEREBY, FOR ITSELF AND ALL OTHERS CLAIMING BY OR THROUGH IT
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE FPI FROM AND AGAINST ALL DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES
COVERED BY CUSTOMER’S INSURANCE, IT BEING EXPRESSLY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD THAT NO INSURANCE COMPANY,
INSURER, SURETY OR OTHER ENTITY/INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE ANY RIGHT OF SUBROGATION AGAINST FPI OR ANY
EMPLOYEE, AGENT, OFFICER, DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, AFFILIATE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OF FPI. CUSTOMER
RELEASES AND WAIVES FOR ITSELF, ITS INSURER(S) AND ALL THOSE CLAIMING UNDER OR THROUGH CUSTOMER, ALL
RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION AND OTHER RIGHTS TO RECOVER AGAINST FPI ARISING OUT OF THE PAYMENT OF ANY CLAIM
FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY.
5.
Indemnity. CUSTOMER AGREES TO AND SHALL DEFEND, ADVANCE EXPENSES FOR LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION,
INCLUDING INVESTIGATION, LEGAL AND EXPERT WITNESS FEES, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FPI, ITS EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS AND SUBCONTRACTORS, FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, INCLUDING THOSE BROUGHT BY THIRD
PARTIES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND LOSSES ASSERTED AGAINST AND ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY
FPI’S PERFORMANCE, NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM ANY OBLIGATION UNDER OR IN
FURTHERANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR FAILURE TO DETECT, MITIGATE OR RESPOND TO ALARM OR NOTIFICATION.
6.
Customer’s NFPA Duties. Customer has a duty to be familiar with their responsibilities and obligations set forth in National Fire
Protection Association (“NFPA”) codes and standards and to adhere to the same. Pursuant to NFPA codes and standards, the building/property
owner or owner’s representative is responsible for certain inspection, testing, and maintenance (“ITM”) of fire alarms and fire protection systems,
as well as correcting deficiencies. In some cases, the building/property owner may delegate their authority and responsibilities to others. If
the customer is not the building/property owner, the customer represents and warrants that the building/property owner has authorized and
delegated to customer, in writing, responsibilities with respect to ITM and customer acknowledges the same. Upon request by FPI, Customer
shall provide FPI with copies of documentation confirming such authorization and delegation.
7.
Rate Increases. The pricing to be paid by Customer in this Agreement is based on current pricing by FPI's suppliers and vendors. In
view of supply shortages and inflation, FPI shall be permitted to increase monthly, quarterly or annual rates, as applicable, on any anniversary
date of this Agreement by an amount not to exceed the greater of six percent (6%) each year or the percent equal to the most recent 12-month
percentage change in CPI-U for all items, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Area, not
seasonally adjusted, 1982-1984 = 100. Additionally, in the event that any FPI subcontractor, supplier and/or vendor increases FPI’s cost of any
equipment, materials, permits, or services to be provided by FPI to Customer, Customer agrees to pay a proportionate increase for the same.
8.
FPI’S Right to Subcontract Services. Customer agrees that FPI is authorized and permitted to subcontract any services to be provided
by FPI to third parties who may be independent of FPI, and that FPI shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained by Customer by reason
of fire or any other cause whatsoever caused by the negligence of third parties and that Customer appoints FPI to act as Customer’s agent with
respect to such third parties, except that FPI shall not obligate Customer to make any payments to such third parties. Customer acknowledges that
this Agreement, and particularly those paragraphs relating to FPI’s disclaimer of warranties, exemption from liability, subrogation, limitation of
liability and indemnification, inure to the benefit of and are applicable to any assignees, subcontractors, manufacturers, vendors and monitoring
center of FPI.
9.
Actions By Others. In no event shall FPI be liable for any damage, loss, injury, or any other claim arising from any servicing, alterations,
modifications, changes, failure to maintain or movements of any system, component parts or equipment (collectively, “System”) by the
Customer or any third party. Customer shall not, nor shall Customer allow any third party, to tamper with, remove or otherwise interfere with
any System installed by FPI. Systems installed by FPI shall remain in the same location as installed and Customer agrees to bear the
cost of repairs, replacement, relocation or additions to any System made necessary as a result of any painting, alteration, remodeling or
damage, lightning or electrical surge, or otherwise, unless specifically covered by FPI’s limited warranty provided hereunder.
10.
Ownership/Nature of Equipment. Any communicator and/or wireless transmission equipment installed and/or provided by FPI shall
remain the property of FPI, shall remain personal property in nature and shall not be considered or deemed a fixture, or an addition to, alteration,
conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of any part of the realty, and Customer shall not permit the attachment
thereto of any device not furnished by FPI. Upon termination of service, FPI may remove, disable or abandon all or any of the equipment owned
by FPI, and if removed, the service shall be performed at FPI’s then-current service rates and customer shall pay the same when billed. FPI is not
responsible for any repairs required as a result of equipment removal.
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11.
Existing Systems. Where FPI provides material or equipment that is connected to an existing System, any deficiencies detected in the
existing System during testing or charging of the System are solely the responsibility of the Customer and are not covered by any limited warranty.
Customer hereby indemnifies and releases FPI from any and all claims arising out of or relating to any existing System and any damage, loss
or injury caused by or to the existing System. FPI makes no warranty as to the quality of work performed by others, nor as to the functionality,
design or code compliance of any existing System. Unless Customer notifies FPI otherwise, FPI assumes existing Systems installed by others are
in good working condition and have been maintained by the Customer per applicable codes and standards. FPI makes no warranties, express or
implied, regarding the adequacy, performance or condition of any existing System installed by others.
12.
Water Supply. FPI makes no claims and/or representations as to the presence currently or in the future of corrosion inducing matter,
i.e. microbiological organisms, contained within the water supply. FPI recommends that the water supply be periodically tested and, as needed,
treated. Periodic testing and treatment of the water supply and all costs associated therewith are the sole responsibility of Customer. Any such
testing by FPI shall be pursuant to a separate written agreement.
13.
Alteration of Premises. FPI is authorized to make preparations such as drilling holes, driving nails, making attachments or doing any
other thing necessary in FPI’s sole discretion (subject to governing code requirements) for the installation and service of any System. FPI shall not be
responsible for the condition of the Premises upon removal of any System.
14.
Testing of Systems. Systems at the Premises are in the exclusive possession and control of the Customer, and it is Customer’s sole
responsibility to test the operation of Systems and to notify FPI if any System is in need of service or repair.
15.
Repairs and Service. Unless agreed otherwise in writing, FPI shall not be required to service or repair any System, whether under
warranty or not, until FPI has received a request for repairs or service from Customer during normal business hours, and upon such request and
acceptance of the request by FPI, FPI shall, schedule the service or repair, to the best of its ability during normal business hours, Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., exclusive of legal holidays.
16.
Force Majeure. FPI shall not be liable for any damage or loss sustained by Customer as a result of delay in delivery and/or installation
of any System, equipment failure, or for interruption of service due to electric failure, strikes, walk-outs, war, acts of God, public health emergency
or other causes beyond the control of FPI, and FPI will not be required to provide services to Customer while any such cause may continue. Any
estimated date by which work is to be substantially completed is not a definite completion date. In the event the work is delayed through no fault of
FPI, FPI shall have such additional time for performance as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
17.
Customer's Duty to Supply Electric and Communication Service. Customer agrees to furnish, at Customer's expense, all 110-120 Volt AC
power, electrical outlet, circuit breaker and dedicated electrical feed, internet connection, high speed broadband cable or DSL and IP Address,
telephone hook-ups, telephone service, as deemed necessary by FPI.
18.
Additional Charges. Whether incurred during the term of this Agreement or after termination, Customer is responsible for all
construction/alarm use permit fees; all directly or indirectly imposed false alarm fines, fees or charges; all telephone or signal transmission
company charges and any increased thereof; and all other assessments, fees and charges related to any alarm System. FPI shall have no liability
for permit fees, false alarms, false alarm fines, fire response, any damage to personal or real property or personal injury caused by fire department
response to alarm, whether false alarm or otherwise, or the refusal of the fire department to respond. In the event of termination of fire response
by the fire department this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and Customer shall remain liable for all payments provided for herein.
Should FPI be required to perform any service or furnish or replace any System or material not specifically covered by the terms of this Agreement,
because of change in existing or hereafter enacted law, change in technology, obsoleteness or manufacturer’s end of life, Customer agrees to pay
FPI for such service or material on a time and material basis at FPI’s then-current rates.
19.
Exclusions. Unless expressly indicated otherwise in this Agreement, the following are not included: permit fees, ordinance/filing fees,
Elevator Recall/Shunt Trip Tests, dedicated power, knox-box, caulking, conduit, penetrations, core drilling, cutting/painting/patching, off-hours work,
prevailing wage, panel replacement/upgrade, 3rd party programming fees, plenum space, any/all demo, phone lines/RJ31X, duct detectors/combination
fire-smoke dampers/CO detectors, door holders/connections to, underground work/pull string, smoke detector sensitivity testing, lift rental, phased
occupancy/TCO, smoke control systems, OCIP costs, and tax. Any additional parts, labor, permits, or service required by the authority having jurisdiction
(“AHJ”) will be added to charges. Prices offered by FPI are only valid for a period of 30 days after FPI has presented this Agreement to the Customer and is
subject to change thereafter. Special order parts will incur a 15% restocking fee if returnable, customer is liable for special order parts if parts are not
returnable. Customer’s execution of this Agreement more than 30 days after FPI has presented this Agreement to the Customer shall not be binding unless
FPI agrees otherwise.
20.
Cancellation of Scheduled Work. Customer may incur a cancellation fee for cancellation by Customer within 24 business hours of any
scheduled work by FPI.
21.
Assignment. Customer shall not be permitted to assign this Agreement without written consent of FPI. An “assignment” includes, but is not
limited to, any transfer in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Customer, or the sale of 25%or
more of the ownership interest in Customer. FPI shall have the right to assign this Agreement to a company licensed to perform the services and
shall be relieved of any obligations created herein upon such assignment.
22.
Venue, Jurisdiction and Attorney’s Fees. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the
State of Washington without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Washington or any other
jurisdiction) that would cause the application of laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Washington. Exclusive venue and
jurisdiction shall be with the Snohomish County Superior Court. In the event that any proceeding is commenced to enforce or interpret the terms of
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection therewith. The parties
irrevocably and unconditionally waive any objection to the laying of venue of any suit, action, or any proceeding in such courts and irrevocably
waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such suit, action, or proceeding brought in such court has been brought in an
inconvenient forum.
23.
Waiver of Jury Trial. BOTH PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY JUDICIAL ACTION
BROUGHT BY EITHER PARTY WHICH RELATES IN ANYWAY TO THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE).
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24.
Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be void, unlawful or unenforceable, then that provision shall
be deemed severed and the remaining portion of this Agreement shall be enforced as fully as possible to accomplish the objectives of the Parties
stated herein.
25.
Limitation On Action. BOTH PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT NO SUIT OR ACTION THAT RELATES IN ANYWAY TO THIS
AGREEMENT (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) SHALL BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE OTHER
MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE ACCRUAL OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION THEREFOR.
26.
Liquidated Damages. The parties agree that due to the nature of the services to be provided by FPI, the payments to be made by the
Customer for the term of this Agreement form an integral part of FPI's anticipated profits; that in the event of Customer's default it would be
difficult if not impossible to fix FPI's actual damages. Therefore, in the event Customer defaults in any payment or charges to be paid to FPI,
Customer shall be immediately liable for any unpaid services and invoiced charges plus 85% of the balance of all payments for the entire term of
this Agreement as LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Upon suspension or termination of services FPI will notify Customer of such termination. FPI is
authorized to notify Customer by email, First Class Mail delivered by the US Postal Service or text message to Customer’s cell phone.
27.
Default by Customer. In the event of Customer’s default in performance of this Agreement FPI may, without prior notice, suspend or
terminate its services and shall be permitted to terminate all its services under this Agreement and deactivate any Systems without relieving
Customer of any obligation herein and may notify AHJ of termination. If Customer fails to make any payment when due or to honor any other
term or condition of this Contract, FPI may repossess its equipment and/or disable any Systems without notice. Customer will grant FPI access to
the premises and allow it to repossess or disable FPI’s equipment. FPI has no liability if it stops providing services and repossesses its equipment
and/or disables any System. FPI is not required to repair Customer’s Premises as a result of repossessing and/or disabling any System. In addition
to these remedies, FPI does not waive, and retains the right to exercise, any other legal remedy available. In the event that any amount due to FPI
pursuant to this Agreement remains unpaid for more than 30 days, the unpaid balance shall accrue interest at the rate of 18% per annum or the
highest rate allowed by law, whichever is less.
28.
Future Service. Customer may, from time to time, request additional services not explicitly outlined in the initial Agreement ("Future
Services"). Such Future Services shall be considered within the scope of this Agreement and subject to the same terms and conditions, unless
otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. If either party desires to modify the terms specifically for any Future Services, such modifications
must be agreed upon in writing. In the absence of such a written modification, the original terms and conditions of this Agreement and any
applicable addenda shall govern all Future Services.
29.
Full Agreement. This Agreement along with any applicable addenda constitutes the full understanding of the Parties and may not be
amended or modified, except in a writing signed by both parties.
30.
Acceptance By Customer. The representative identified below represents and warrants that they have authority to enter into this
Agreement, including any addenda, on behalf of the Customer, that they have read and understand the entirety of this Agreement, that the
acceptance and delivery of this Agreement, including any addenda, has been duly authorized by Customer, and that upon such acceptance and
delivery, this Agreement, including any addenda, shall be binding upon and enforceable against Customer. Acceptance of this Agreement and any
addenda may be confirmed in multiple ways, including but not limited to: (1) Signing this Agreement and/or addenda electronically, (2) Issuing a
purchase order (“PO”) or similar Customer-produced form to FPI for services following receipt of this Agreement and/or addenda, (3) Sending
written acceptance, whether via email, fax or any other written communication, and/or (4) Beginning or continuing to engage with FPI’s services
after receiving this Agreement and/or addenda. By accepting these terms through any of the methods listed above, Customer agrees to be bound
by the conditions and terms set forth in this Agreement and any addenda as though Customer signed a physical copy.
CUSTOMER:
__________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
__________________________________
Print Name and Title
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NFPA
#00805173
#608242-002
F ire Protection, Inc.
CONT. LIC.#'s FIREPI*021ML, FIREPPI908B9, FIREPPI766BR
Providing services since 1968
A UL Listed Central Station Provider
17410 Ash Way, Ste. 8
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Phone: (425)290-9600
Fax: (425)787-9705
This FIRE PROTECTION, INC. INSPECTION & TESTING ADDENDUM, is made a part of the Fire Protection, Inc. Master Service Agreement
entered into on __________________________, by and between Fire Protection, Inc., a Washington corporation(Hereafter“FPI”) and
City of Granite Falls - Civic Center
(Hereafter
“Customer”
and/or
“Customer”),
for
services
to
be
provided
for
the
premises
located
at:
215 S Granite Ave Granite Falls, WA 98252
___________________________________________________________________
(Hereafter the “Premises” or “Site”), of which Customer (check
the appropriate box) ☐ is ☐ is not the owner.
✔
NOTES/COMMENTS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CUSTOMER:
Signature of Authorized Representative of Customer
Print Name and Title
1.
Scope of Work. FPI will provide the following (the “Work”): _________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.
Scope of Inspection. The inspection and testing services provided by this Agreement are designed to determine the functionality of
the inspected Systems at the time of the inspection/test. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the inspection and testing provided under this Agreement
do not include: maintenance, repairs, alterations, or replacement of parts or any other field adjustments; daily, weekly or monthly inspection
requirements and/or maintenance per National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”) Standards 25 & 72 (“NFPA 25 & 72”); obstruction
investigation or prevention; fire pump maintenance; testing of fire hoses; freeze plug inspection; or internal pipe inspection. The inspections and
testing provided under this Agreement are NOT a system survey or engineering analysis of the System(s), its installation and/or its design. Any
suggested improvements itemized on an inspection and/or testing report does not constitute an engineering review as such items are not part of the
NFPA required inspection and test, although such items may be noted as an inspection observation. Inspection and testing services under this
Agreement are not intended to reveal design or installation flaws or code compliance violations. FPI makes no guarantee or assurance that all
defects or deficiencies in the Systems have been, or will be, identified and itemized. FPI is not required to move personal property, equipment, walls,
ceilings or like materials which may impede access or limit visibility. The services hereunder do NOT include the inspection of any System(s) that
are latent or concealed. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Customer is responsible for all applicable NFPA 25 and 72 line items requiring test
and inspection in intervals more or less frequent than an annual testing frequency, including but not limited to the test and inspection of items such
as, smoke detector sensitivity, fire sprinkler heads, three-year and five-year inspections, sound pressures, etc.
3.
Inspection Notification. Prior to FPI performing any tests, the Customer must notify any alarm monitoring company, the local fire department,
all occupants and tenants. If applicable, when FPI performs final fire inspection and/or testing for the monitoring take over, if system devices or
panels are deficient, FPI will provide Customer with a written proposal for service and/or repairs.
4.
NFPA 25 and 72. Customer has reviewed and is familiar with the NFPA 25 & 72 and understands the requirements and consequences of
failure to comply with the requirements therein. Customer shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 25 & 72. Customer is responsible for
maintaining all
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fire protection Systems and all alarm Systems in good, working order as outlined in the applicable NFPA Standards and any and all local rules, codes or
standards applicable to the jurisdiction where the System(s) is/are located.
5.
Customer’s Duties. Customer understands and acknowledges it is responsible to maintain the fire protection system(s) in accordance with
applicable NFPA Standards and any and all state or local rules, codes, statutes and other regulatory requirements, including, without limitation, the timing
and performance of all inspections and tests required by any such authorities. Customer is solely responsible for facilitating the scheduling of all
inspections and tests and providing access to all areas. An authorized representative of Customer shall be present to provide access and must be present
during entry, inspection and/or testing that takes place within any dwelling unit. It is the Customer’s responsibility to select, acquire and place fire
extinguishers, as well as ensure that inspection, testing, maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers occurs at appropriate intervals.
6.
Additional Equipment. In the event that any additional System is installed or the Systems are modified after the date of this Agreement, the
annual inspection and/or test charge shall be increased in accordance with FPI’s prevailing rates as of the first inspection and/or test of the additional
System and/or modified System.
7.
Water Discharge. Customer must provide sufficient and readily accessible means to accept and/or discharge the full flow of water that may
be required by tests as determined by the type of inspection. FPI shall not be liable for any damage that may result from the discharge of water into or
onto areas of landscaping, decorative pavement, etc. Customer accepts all liability arising out of or relating to water discharge.
8.
Location of Devices. Customer is responsible for locating and/or identifying and providing access to all devices that are not visibly marked,
such as duct detectors, damper controls, drum drips, low point drains, etc.
9.
Dry Pipe System. Customer is aware that dry pipe sprinkler systems must be drained after each operation of the dry valve to remove water
from the System as residual water may freeze, cause damage to the pipes or other components, and cause significant water damage to the Premises and
property therein. During the inspection and testing of dry pipe systems, FPI will utilize all accessible low point auxiliary drains and/or drum drips so that
the residual water can be drained. The possibility exists that a pipe/system may freeze under certain conditions and cause damage to the system and
surrounding areas. It is Customer’s obligation to monitor and address such a situation before a pipe/system freezes. FPI shall not be liable for any damage
that may result from a freezing event.
10.
Duct Detector. If testing of Duct Detectors is included in this Agreement, the testing of the Duct Detectors will be limited to testing at floor
level using approved smoke devices to test the entry of smoke into the sensing chamber of the Duct Detector head and through the use of remote testing
key switches unless otherwise specified in the Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, testing of the air flow across the sampling tube is not
included in this Agreement.
11.
Attics. If any System being inspected and/or tested is accessed through or in an attic space, FPI shall only inspect and/or test those Systems
that are safely visible and accessible from a floored area of the attic.
12.
Fire Extinguishers. If fire extinguisher inspection and/or testing services are included in this Agreement, this section applies. NFPA 10 is the
standard for portable fire extinguishers and inspection/testing services related to Customer’s fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with
NFPA 10. Customer is familiar with NFPA 10, its requirements and Customer’s responsibility and duties pursuant to NFPA 10. Unless otherwise agreed
in writing, services provided under this Agreement do not include an analysis or survey of the fire hazard and appropriate selection of fire extinguishers
relative to the particular classification of hazards. The scope of any fire extinguisher inspection/testing is limited to the inspection, testing and
maintenance (as defined by NFPA 10, Section 3.3.15) of the fire extinguishers in place at Customer’s inspection/testing location. The inspection, testing
and maintenance (as defined by NFPA 10, Section 3.3.15) provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided on an annual basis only pursuant to
NFPA 10, Section 7.3.1.1.1. All other inspections, tests and monitoring required to be performed monthly or more frequently than at one-year intervals
shall remain the sole responsibility of Customer unless this Agreement specifically provides for fire extinguisher inspections, tests and services at
intervals more frequently than on an annual basis.
13.
Authorization to Repair. If during the course of any inspection, test or service, FPI identifies a critical impairment to a life safety System that
FPI reasonably believes can be repaired or corrected by FPI at that time, thus avoiding a red tag/fire watch scenario and allowing the System to be left
in/put back into service, Customer hereby authorizes FPI to perform such repairs and corrections without further notice or requirement for authorization
from Customer. FPI will perform such work at FPI’s then current rates on a time and materials basis.
14.
Future Service. Customer may, from time to time, request additional services ("Future Services"). Future Services shall be considered
within the scope of this addendum and subject to the same terms and conditions, unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. If either party
desires to modify the terms specifically for any Future Services, such modifications must be agreed upon in writing. In the absence of such a
written modification, the original terms and conditions of the Master Service Agreement and this addendum shall govern all Future Services.
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[i.]
NFPA
#00805173
r?i
#608242-002
Fire Protection, Inc.
CONT. LIC.#'s FIREPI*021ML, FIREPPI908B9, FIREPPI766BR
Providing services since 1968
A UL Listed Central Station Provider
17410 Ash Way, Ste. 8
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Phone: (425)290-9600
Fax: (425)787-9705
This FIRE PROTECTION, INC. MONITORING SERVICE ADDENDUM, is made a part of the Fire Protection, Inc. Master Service Agreement
entered into on __________________________, by and between Fire Protection, Inc., a Washington corporation (Hereafter “FPI”) and
City of Granite Falls - Civic Center
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Hereafter “Customer” and/or
“Subscriber”),
for
services
to
be
provided
for
the
premises
located
at:
215 S Granite Ave Granite Falls, WA 98252
_____________________________________________________________________(Hereafter
the “Premises” or “Site”), of which Customer (check
✔
the appropriate box) ☐
is ☐ is not the owner.
NOTES/COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CUSTOMER:
Signature of Authorized Representative of Customer
Print Name and Title
1.
Monitoring Services Provided. FPI or its subcontractor(s), upon receipt of an alarm signal from the Customer's Premises, and prior to
notifying the authorities, shall attempt to verify all signals in accordance with current industry and jurisdictional standards as required by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction (“AHJ”), or as may be required by a jurisdictional ordinance. If, after completing this verification process, the alarm signal is not
verified as false, FPI or its subcontractor will make every reasonable effort to notify the authorities and/ or the person or persons whose names and
telephone numbers have been provided in writing by Customer. FPI and its subcontractors have no other obligations with respect to monitoring services.
FPI shall not be obligated to provide monitoring service until it has received: (i) a fully executed copy of this Agreement, (ii) Customer’s completed
notification instructions, and (iii) valid test signals from Customer’s alarm system.
2.
Contact Information. Customer shall furnish FPI with up-to-date call lists, including the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email
addresses of all persons authorized to enter the Premises or be notified in the event of an alarm, and for commercial systems a daily and holiday opening
and closing schedule. This information shall be submitted in the manner and form required by FPI and Customer shall promptly update such information
in the event of any changes.
3.
Other Services. Unless FPI’s Inspection Addendum has expressly been made a part of the Agreement, there are no inspection or repair services
included in this Agreement, unless otherwise covered under FPI’s limited warranty.
4.
Interruptions in Service. FPI assumes no liability for interruption of monitoring service due to strikes, riots, floods, storms, earthquakes,
fires, power failures, insurrection, interruption, or unavailability of telephone, VoIP, Internet, cellular, GPS, video or radio signal transmission service,
acts of God, or for any other cause beyond the control of FPI, and FPI will not be required to supply monitoring service to Customer while any such
cause may continue. This Agreement may be suspended at FPI’s option should the alarm system, Customer’s Premises, or monitoring facilities become
so substantially damaged that further service is impractical.
5.
Recording. FPI and/or its designated monitoring center are authorized to record and maintain all data, voice and alarm communications and
shall be the exclusive owner of such property. Customer shall inform all employees and interested parties of such.
6.
Suspension or Cancellation of Service. Monitoring services may be suspended or cancelled, without notice at the option of FPI, if Customer
is in default of this Agreement, if FPI’s designated monitoring center or Customer’s Premises or Systems are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, or
so substantially damaged that it is impractical to continue service, or in the event FPI is unable to render service as a result of any action by any
governmental authority or utility.
7.
Transmission Lines. Customer acknowledges that the signals from Customer’s alarm system may be transmitted over Customer’s regular
telephone service to FPI’s designated monitoring station, and in the event Customer’s telephone service is out of order, disconnected, placed on vacation,
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or otherwise interrupted, signals from Customer’s alarm system will not be received in FPI’s designated monitoring station during any such interruption
in telephone service and the interruption may not be known to FPI. Customer further acknowledges and agrees that telephone company lines are wholly
beyond the control and jurisdiction of FPI and are maintained and serviced solely by the applicable telephone company. If radio signal transmission is
utilized, Customer acknowledges that radio signal transmission is subject to environmental factors, both natural and man-made that are wholly beyond
the control of FPI. Use of radio frequencies are controlled by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and changes in rules, regulations and
policies may necessitate discontinuing or changing such transmission facilities. VoIP/Internet/Cellular/GPS/Video/Radio/Other: Customer acknowledges
that if FPI utilizes signal transmission by VoIP/Internet/Cellular/GPS/Video/Radio/Other that such transmission is subject to factors that may interrupt
signals from Customer's alarm system and will not be received by FPI during any such interruption in these services and may not be known to FPI.
Customer further acknowledges and agrees that signals which are transmitted over VoIP/Internet/Cellular/GPS/Video/Radio/Other are wholly beyond
the control and jurisdiction of FPI and are maintained and serviced by the applicable service provider. Customer agrees to furnish any necessary
VoIP/Internet/Cellular/GPS/Video/Radio/Other connections at Customer's own expense.
8.
Excessive Signals. In the event that the Customer’s account sends excessive signals, FPI may, at its discretion, discontinue services as a result
of the Customer’s failure to make the necessary repairs and/or charge Customer. After 48 hours and no correction to the account sending excessive
signals, Subscriber authorizes FPI to dispatch a technician on a time and materials basis, at the Customer’s expense, to resolve or further identify the
issue causing the excessive signals.
9.
Future Service. Customer may, from time to time, request additional services ("Future Services"). Future Services shall be considered
within the scope of this addendum and subject to the same terms and conditions, unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. If either party
desires to modify the terms specifically for any Future Services, such modifications must be agreed upon in writing. In the absence of such a
written modification, the original terms and conditions of the Master Service Agreement and this addendum shall govern all Future Services.
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17410 Ash Way, Ste. 8
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Fire Protection, Inc.
Phone: (425)290-9600
Fax:
(425)787-9705
www.fpiseattle.com
Project Contact Information:
Business/Location Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
215 S Granite Ave Granite Falls, WA 98252
Service Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Billing Contact:
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone Number:
_
_
_
_
Paperless Billing: YES/NO:
Auto Pay:
YES/NO:
On-Site Contact:
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone Number:
_
_
_
_
Property Owner Info:
Name/Entity Name:
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Email:
Phone Number:
_
_
_
_
_
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FPi
Phone 4252909600
Estimate
Fire Protection, Inc.
17410 Ash Way, Suite 8
Fax
CONT. LIC. #'s FIREPI*021ML,
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Email [email protected]
#EST 280524
Web
9/17/2026
FIREPPI766BR, FIREPPI908B9
Service Address
4257879705
www.fpiseattle.com
Contact:
Jeff Balentine
Summary
Life Safety Inspections and Monitoring
Estimator:
Jerry Sluman
FPTG3485 CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS *CIVIC
CENTER
(FIRE ALARM)
215 S GRANITE AVE.
Granite Falls, WA 98252
Phone: (360) 6916441
Notes:
Monitoring:
Fire alarm monitoring
$660/year
Fiveyear term
Onetime Prevailing Wage fee: $620
20262030 Inspections:
Annual fire alarm inspections (includes up to 4 hours) (x1)
Annual duct detector inspections (up to 2)
Annual sprinkler inspections (x1 wet, x1 dry)
Annual backflow inspections (up to 2)
Fiveyear term
Note: any life safety systems or devices outside this scope of work will be test/inspected at an additional cost.
Item
Description
Price
Qty
Amount
Exclusions (unless noted otherwise above): permit fees, ordinance/filing fees, Elevator Recall/Shunt Trip Tests, dedicated power,
knox-box, caulking, conduit, penetrations, core drilling, cutting/painting/patching, off-hours work, prevailing wage, panel
replacement/upgrade, 3rd party programming fees, plenum space, any/all demo, duct detectors/combination fire-smoke
dampers/CO detectors, door holders/connections to, underground work/pull string, smoke detector sensitivity testing, lift rental,
phased occupancy/TCO, smoke control systems, OCIP costs, and tax. Additional parts, labor, permits, or service required by
the authority having jurisdiction. Prices offered valid for a period of 30 days after FPI has presented this Estimate to the Customer
and subject to change thereafter. Special order parts will incur a restocking fee if returnable, customer is liable if parts are not
returnable. Customer cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled work may incur a cancellation fee.
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Annual Inspections
2027 2031 Life Safety Annual Inspections
$2,440.00
1.00
$2,440.00
per Year (Fire Alarm, Duct Detectors,
Sprinklers, Backflows)
By approving this estimate and/or authorizing FPI to
proceed with any work following receipt of this estimate, I
acknowledge that I have read, understand and accept
FPI’s Master Service Agreement and applicable
Customer Signature
Addenda here and I have full authority to do so on
behalf of the Owner/Customer.
Date
Exclusions (unless noted otherwise above): permit fees, ordinance/filing fees, Elevator Recall/Shunt Trip Tests, dedicated power,
knox-box, caulking, conduit, penetrations, core drilling, cutting/painting/patching, off-hours work, prevailing wage, panel
replacement/upgrade, 3rd party programming fees, plenum space, any/all demo, duct detectors/combination fire-smoke
dampers/CO detectors, door holders/connections to, underground work/pull string, smoke detector sensitivity testing, lift rental,
phased occupancy/TCO, smoke control systems, OCIP costs, and tax. Additional parts, labor, permits, or service required by
the authority having jurisdiction. Prices offered valid for a period of 30 days after FPI has presented this Estimate to the Customer
and subject to change thereafter. Special order parts will incur a restocking fee if returnable, customer is liable if parts are not
returnable. Customer cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled work may incur a cancellation fee.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 149-2026 Third Quarter 2026 Originating Dept.: City Council
Financial Report
Approval(s):
Action Recommended: N/A Discussion
Only
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 10/1/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
COGF Q3 2026 Financial
Presentation
Budgeted Amount: NA
BARS Code: NA
Summary Statement:
This is a presentation summarizing the City’s third quarter 2026 financial results,
comparing the quarter and year-to-date to 2025 and to the adopted budget, with a fullyear trend projection. Citywide cash and investments totaled $12.85 million at
September 30, down about $630 thousand during the quarter. This is planned, grantbacked capital construction (the LID stormwater retrofit and the TIB overlay and crackseal programs) plus the General Fund’s August quarterly Sheriff payment.
General Fund revenues of $2.48 million year to date are 63.7 percent of the annual
budget at 75 percent for the year and 16.9 percent below 2025. The decline is explained
by three known factors: 2025’s passport volumes were inflated by the REAL ID
enforcement-deadline surge; the WWTP upgrade construction ended in late 2025,
ending the sales and use tax the project generated; and Council’s budgeted utility tax
rate reduction (about $210 thousand). Underlying local sales tax activity is tracking near
2024 levels, and September’s gap to prior year was the smallest of 2026. Operating
expenditures (excluding the $1.31 million of January capital transfers for the community
center) are 70.9 percent of the operating budget, slightly under pace.
The 2026 trend projects a year-end General Fund balance of approximately $2.35
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million, about $283 thousand below the budgeted ending balance, but $151 thousand
better than the August report and the first improvement in the outlook this year. The
projected balance represents roughly 7.8 months of operating expenditures, and the
revenue softness is already reflected in the 2027 preliminary budget assumptions.
Background:
This item consolidates the third quarter (July thru September) with actuals confirmed
through September 30. Items of note within the quarter:
• Public safety: Law enforcement trends about $150 thousand under budget on
favorable Sheriff contract pricing; three of the four 2026 quarterly payments are
made, with the final payment due in November.
• Jail costs: Detention costs of $43 thousand year to date exceed the $35
thousand annual budget.
• Capital program: The budgeted $1.0 million land acquisition for the community
center (Capital Improvement Fund) is complete, and the TIB street and LID storm
projects are in full construction with grant reimbursements tracking construction
spend.
• Development activity: Development and plan-review charges have collected 96.5
percent of their annual budget with a quarter remaining, partially offsetting
consultant costs; general facilities charges across the utility capital funds remain
below budget.
• Looking ahead: Fourth-quarter outflows include $219 thousand of General Fund
debt principal and the $256 thousand November Sheriff payment; both budgeted
and included in the trend.
Recommended Motion:
NA - Discussion Only
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THIRD QUARTER 2026 • FINANCIAL CLOSE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
Q3 2026 Quarterly Financial Report
Quarter and year-to-date results vs. 2025 and vs. budget • 2026 full-year trend
City Council Meeting - October 7, 2026
Jeff Balentine, City Manager
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SUMMARY
Third quarter summary
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CITY OF
-
GRANITE FALLS
GF Q3 REVENUES
GF BALANCE, SEP 30
CITYW IDE CASH & INVESTM ENTS
$725,624
$2,268,091
$12.85M
vs. $851,467 of Q3 expenditures - the quarter
absorbed the $256K August Sheriff payment;
September itself was positive
Down $126K over the quarter - the normal Sheriffquarter rhythm; the January step-down was the
budgeted $1.31M capital transfers for the
community center
GF REVENUES, YTD
GF OPERATING SPENDING, YTD
PROJECTED YEAR-END GF BALANCE
63.7%
70.9%
$2.35M
of annual budget at 75.0% of the year; 16.9% below
2025 YTD - post-REAL ID passport volumes, the
end of WWTP construction sales tax, and the
budgeted utility-tax rate cut
of operating budget (excluding January transfers) under pace
$283K below budget - but $151K better than the
August projection; ≈ 7.8 months of operating
expenditures
Down about $630K in Q3 - local match planned,
grant-backed capital construction
Bottom line: the revenue declines are explainable one-time effects - the 2025 REAL ID passport surge and the completed WWTP
construction project - plus the budgeted utility-tax cut, and are fully reflected in the 2027 preliminary budget. Spending is controlled and
reserves stay healthy.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
Citywide: $12.85M in cash and investments
Balances by fund , September 30, 2026
CIF I Sewer (404)
------------------~
$2.SM
sewer(403)
$3.3M
S2.3M
Current Expense (001)
$1.2M
Storm Drainage (405)
------'
CIF / Water (402) - - - ~ $573K
water (401) -
SS43K
StJeets (101) -
Community Events. Arts & Rec (103)
$3'!BK
Solid was1e (407)
Park Impact Fees (102)
Sl46K
I
I
I
GRANITE FALLS
• Q3 receipts $2.90M; disbursements $3.53M. The decline of about
$630K is concentrated in the capital program - LID stormwater retrofit
construction (Storm CIF, grant-reimbursed) and TIB overlay and crackseal work (Streets CIF, $66K of reimbursements in transit at quarter-end)
- plus the General Fund’s August Sheriff payment.
• Balances remain concentrated in the utilities. Nearly half of citywide
cash sits in the sewer utility (operating + capital), reserves accumulated
for planned system debt service.
] $483K
CIF I Streets (303)
CITY OF
-
• 95% of cash is invested. $10.49M in the State LGIP and $1.68M at
Columbia Bank; third-quarter interest earnings were $115,504 across all
funds.
REET Capital lmpmvement (306)
CIF / Storm Drainage (406)
, .....
• Since January 1, citywide cash is down $1.59M. Dominated by the
planned $1.0M land acquisition for the community center and
construction outlays ahead of grant reimbursement.
$127K
$104K
$56K
cap11a1 Improvement (305) J $52K
CIF I Ar1enaJ (304)
$27K
I
Trust & Agency (630) $15K
$OK
$SOOK
$1.OM
$1.SM
$2.OM
$2.SM
$3.OM
$3,SM
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Q3 2026 VS. Q3 2025
General Fund: third-quarter results
General Fund monthly revenues vs. expenditures, 2026
$1.8M
$1.SM
-
-
Revenues
-
Expenditures
Jan: $1.31M budgeted
capnal transters
$1.OM
Quarterly Sheriff payments
(May • Aug • next. Nov)
$25OK
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
GRANITE FALLS
• Q3 revenues $725,624 (Q3 2025: $841,100). Down 13.7% passports $115K vs. $171K (2025’s REAL ID surge), the utilitytax rate reduction ($168K vs. $239K), and sales tax $232K vs.
$255K (no WWTP construction activity this year). Development
charges ran $36K vs. $2K a year ago.
• September itself was quiet and positive. Revenues of
$227,574 exceeded expenditures of $184,891; no Sheriff
payment was due - the final 2026 quarterly payment falls in
November.
$SOOK
$OK
CITY OF
-
• Q3 expenditures $851,467 (Q3 2025: $831,043). Up 2.5%.
2026’s quarter carried the $256K August Sheriff payment,
election services, jail billings, planning consultants, and the
Boys & Girls Club project; Q3 2025 included a one-time $181K
park facilities payment.
$1.2M
$75OK
, .....
Aug
Sep
Fund balance eased $126K over the quarter to $2,268,091 at September
30 - September added $43K back.
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YEAR TO DATE VS. BUDGET AND 2025
GF revenues: 63.7% of budget at 75% of the year
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CITY OF
-
GRANITE FALLS
Revenue source
YTD 2026
YTD 2025
2026 Budget
% of Bud.
2026 Trend
Sales & use tax
$658,008
$749,172
$1,043,495
63.1%
$878,044
Utility taxes
$516,773
$726,823
$719,488
71.8%
$667,351
Passport services
$423,874
$657,333
$712,385
59.5%
$524,910
Property tax
$317,356
$307,143
$610,471
52.0%
$607,603
Development & other charges
$100,834
$10,568
$104,473
96.5%
$217,999
All other sources
$467,432
$539,689
$708,980
65.9%
$694,382
Total revenues
$2,484,277
$2,990,728
$3,899,292
63.7%
$3,590,289
• Structural and budgeted: utility taxes are down $210K because Council reduced the rate for 2026 - collections are 96% of prorated budget.
• REAL ID surge has passed: 2025 passport volumes were inflated by the enforcement deadline; 2026 is 35.5% below that peak, trending $187K under budget.
• WWTP construction ended: the plant upgrade finished in late 2025, ending the project’s sales & use tax; sales tax trends $165K under budget.
• Timing, not shortfall: property tax (52%), PUD privilege tax, and city-county assistance arrive in Q4.
• Strength: development & plan-review charges at 96.5% of annual budget, trending $114K over; fines at 160% of budget.
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LARGEST TAX SOURCE
Sales tax: the WWTP construction effect
Sales tax receipts by month, 2024-2026
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CITY OF
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GRANITE FALLS
• Below 2025 in all nine months - by design, not decline.
YTD receipts of $658K are 12.2% below 2025 ($749K). The
WWTP upgrade construction that boosted 2024-2025 receipts
ended in late 2025, and with it the project’s sales & use tax.
$100K
$80K
• Underlying local activity is holding up. September’s $75.3K
was only 5.2% below prior year - the smallest gap of 2026 and 2026 is tracking close to 2024’s pre-peak pattern as the
construction effect washes out of the comparison.
$60K
• Full-year trend $878K vs. $1.04M budget. The 2026 budget
was set before the construction wind-down was fully visible.
The ≈$165K shortfall is carried into the 2027 revenue estimates
- 2027 is not built on a rebound.
$40K
$20K
2024
$OK
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
- - 2025
-
2026
Oct
Nov
Dec
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EXPENDITURES
GF spending: on pace once January transfers are set aside
Function
YTD 2026
2026 Budget
2026 Trend
General government (511-518)
$923,503
$1,145,055
$1,213,682
Public safety (521-528)*
$903,260
$1,331,831
$1,196,722
Development services (524, 553, 558)
$445,328
$540,460
$577,481
Parks, culture & community (557-576)
$217,157
$306,394
$280,165
Debt service (591-592)
$28,671
$267,129
$267,129
Capital outlay & pass-throughs
$53,819
$34,369
$64,463
Transfers out (597, January)
$1,306,243
$1,306,243
$1,306,243
Total expenditures
$3,877,981
$4,931,481
$4,905,884
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CITY OF
-
GRANITE FALLS
• Operating spending 70.9% of budget at 75.0% of the
year - modestly under pace.
• Sheriff contract trending favorable: law enforcement
≈$1.07M vs. $1.22M budget; three of four quarterly
payments made.
• Jail costs (523) still over: $43K YTD vs. $35K budget;
trend $57K - reduced from August’s $93K upper bound.
• Pass-throughs recovered: $32K of developer costs vs.
$7K budget, offset by deposits and revenue.
• Q4 is the heavy quarter: $219K of principal payments
and the $256K November Sheriff payment - both
budgeted.
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2026 TREND
Full-year outlook: $2.35M projected ending balance
General Fund full -year outlook: budget vs. trend
2026 BudgeL
$4.9M
$5.0M
$4 ,0M
$4,9M
-
2026itend
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CITY OF
-
GRANITE FALLS
• $283K below the budgeted ending balance. Entirely
revenue-driven: revenues trend $309K under budget while
expenditures trend $26K under.
• First improvement of the year: +$151K vs. August.
Development revenue (+$59K), steadier passports (+$19K),
lower jail and consultant trends (−$64K combined), modest
firming across other lines.
$3.9M
$3.6M
$3.0M
$2.6M
$2.3M
• Still a healthy reserve. ≈ 7.8 months of operating
expenditures (excluding capital transfers).
• 2027 already reflects this. The preliminary budget’s revenue
estimates are built on these softer passport, sales-tax, and
interest levels.
$2.0M
$1.0M
$OK
Revenues
Expenditures
Ending fund balance
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ALL FUNDS
Other funds: capital program in full swing
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CITY OF
-
GRANITE FALLS
CIF / Streets (303)
2026 TIB overlay & crack-seal in construction - $268K
of grant receipts vs. $267K of 2026 program spend
YTD; $66K reimbursement in transit.
CIF / Storm (406)
LID Retrofit (Indiana/Kentucky): $1.12M constructed
YTD vs. $871K of grant reimbursements received;
GFCs low ($7K of $55K).
Capital Improvement
(305)
Budgeted $1.0M land acquisition for the community
center is complete ($1,002,311), funded by the January
GF transfer.
Water (401) & Sewer
(403)
Both on plan. Water projects $537K ending (vs. $550K
budget); Sewer $2.88M (vs. $2.71M), service charges
ahead of budget.
CIF / Water (402)
Water-line replacement 83% spent ($580K YTD);
balance drawn down from $1.04M to $573K as planned.
REET (306)
Receipts at 65% of budget on slower real-estate
activity; $869K balance preserves 2027 capital capacity.
Streets (101)
Near budget with the $75K GF transfer received;
projected ≈$20K above plan at year-end.
Community Events (103)
Event-season costs ahead of small line budgets; Legion
Park ($200K) not started. Projected year-end balance
≈$12K - managing Q4 commitments to the balance.
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CLOSE
What we are watching
Passport services
trend −$187K vs. budget as the REAL ID surge passes; 2027
built on realistic volumes. Launching TWIC/TSA
Sales tax
trend −$165K vs. budget; WWTP construction ended underlying local receipts holding near 2024 levels
Jail costs (523)
≈$23K over small budget
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CITY OF
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GRANITE FALLS
QUESTIONS?
General facilities charges
below budget across capital utility funds
Interest earnings
below budget as investments volume decline; affects all funds
Q4 outflows
$219K GF principal + $256K November Sheriff payment - both
budgeted
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 150-2026 2027 Revenue
Originating Dept.: City Council
Estimates - All Sources; Property Tax Levy
Setting
Approval(s):
Action Recommended: N/A Discussion
Only
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 9/27/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
2027 Budget Revenue Estimates
Budgeted Amount:
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
The City Manager's estimates of 2027 revenues from all sources in support of the
Council's property tax levy decision, as required by RCW 84.55.120. Citywide 2027
revenue is estimated at $15.88 million (excluding beginning fund balances), including
$4.04 million of General Fund operating revenue, a 13 percent increase over the 2026
year-end estimate. The estimates reflect the proposed 2027 fee resolution, department
budget input, and a development assumption of 70 new residential units (ERUs) in 2027
and 130 in 2028.
For the property tax levy, the 2026 levy of $610,471 plus the 1 percent statutory limit
and the new-construction add-on supports an estimated 2027 levy of approximately
$617,800 (estimated rate of $0.65 per $1,000). The draft budget currently carries
$651,863; before certification.
Background:
RCW 84.55.120 requires a public hearing on revenue sources for the following year's
current-expense budget, including possible property tax increases, before the levy is
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set. Any increase over the prior-year levy must be adopted by a separate ordinance or
resolution stating the increase in both dollars and percentage. The levy must be certified
to the County Assessor by November 30, 2026 (RCW 84.52.070), and the 2027 budget
adopted by December 31 (Ch. 35A.33 RCW).
The Assessor's preliminary 2027 certification (September 23, 2026) shows total
assessed value of $950,994,413, including $1,962,100 of new construction and added
improvements. Timber values are unavailable and state-assessed utility values remain
at prior-year levels until late October or November. Key revenue assumptions include:
• DRAFT 2027 fee resolution: Water +8 percent, sewer held flat at $97, park
impact fee $670 per unit, traffic mitigation $2,500 per unit, and updated planning
fees, effective January 1, 2027.
• Development activity: 70 units generate approximately $3.4 million in one-time
GFCs, impact fees, and permit revenue.
• Grant funding: $1.44 million (80 percent) for the Burn Road lift station in Fund
404 and $350,000 PUD grant for Community Center EV chargers in Fund 305;
TIB award notices are pending.
FISCAL IMPACT
The revenue estimates form the basis of the 2027 preliminary budget. Each 1 percent
levy increase equals approximately $6,105.
Recommended Motion:
N/A
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CITY OF GRANITE FALLS, WASHINGTON
2027 Revenue Estimates - All Sources
Revenue-Sources Presentation for Property Tax Levy Setting
October 7, 2026
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Statutory requirements
Revenue-sources public hearing
Council must hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the 2027 current-expense
budget, including possible property tax increases, before the levy is set. May be combined
with the levy hearing.
RCW 84.55.120
Levy increase by separate ordinance
/ resolution
Any increase over the prior-year levy must be authorized by ordinance or resolution
stating the increase in both dollars and percent. New construction, state-utility value
changes, and annexation add-ons are exempt from this requirement.
RCW 84.55.120
Certify the levy by November 30
The City must certify its 2027 levy amount to the Snohomish County Assessor by
November 30, 2026. Missing the deadline forfeits any increase over the 2026 levy.
RCW
84.52.070(3)
Code-city budget calendar
Preliminary budget to Council by the first Monday in October; final budget hearing on or
before December 7; budget adopted by December 31.
Ch. 35A.33 RCW
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ALL SOURCES
Estimated 2027 revenues - all funds
Fund
2025 Actual
2026 Estimate
2027 Estimate
001
General Fund
4,161,403
3,580,204
4,044,625
101
Street Fund
454,193
383,660
587,095
102
Park Impact Fees
1,799
2,230
48,841
103
Community Events & Arts
42,107
67,337
1,556,056
303
CIF - Streets
613,368
1,208,070
47,039
304
Mitigation - 40%
24,118
20,345
29,269
305
CIF - General Government
1,155
1,021,661
351,711
306
REET
240,293
236,082
252,059
401
Water Utility
1,259,170
1,137,998
1,279,271
402
CIF - Water
102,217
151,206
578,340
403
Sewer Utility
2,263,297
2,168,747
2,269,822
404
CIF - Sewer
18,258,001
1,438,021
4,083,095
405
Stormwater Utility
396,745
343,574
502,926
406
CIF - Stormwater
25,839
1,685,035
215,952
407
Solid Waste
3,587
3,488
3,592
630
Trust / Custodial
10,054
24,809
26,809
27,857,346
13,472,467
15,876,502
All funds
Excludes beginning fund balances; includes interfund transfers (includes $1.5M General Fund transfer; 404's 2025 includes WWTP loan proceeds). 2027 grant revenue projected: $1.44M Burn Rd lift station funding (80%) in 404
and $350K PUD EV-charger grant in 305.
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General Fund: $4.04M from operating sources (+13% vs 2026
estimate)
Development activity drives the increase
Fines, penalties & other
Building, plumbing and mechanical permits, plan check
and land-use fees rise with 70 forecast housing units.
Interest & miscellaneous
State-shared / intergovernmental
Fee schedule effects
Licenses, permits & franchise fees
2027 fee resolution sets planning fees (site plan, preapplication, subdivision, environmental) to cost-recovery
levels.
Property tax
Utility taxes
Sales tax assumed to recover modestly
Charges for services (passports, plan review)
2027 estimate of $1.08M vs. $1.04M 2026 budget; 2026
trending at $1.0M.
Sales & use taxes
$0M
■
$0M
2027 Estimate
$0M
■
$1M
$1M
$1M
$1M
2026 Estimate
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LEVY SETTING
Property tax levy: the 101% limit plus add-ons
2026 levy (base)
$610,471
Amount certified for collection in
2026
Draft budget carries $651,863
The draft line grows the 2026 trend by 1% and ERU
growth.
+ $6,105
Maximum increase for a district
under 10,000 population
+ New construction add-on
≈ + $1,262
$1,962,100 new construction &
improvements × est. $0.643/$1,000
(2026 rate) - exempt from the 1%
limit
+ State-assessed utilities
TBD
+ 1% limit factor
Example: a $550,000 home pays ≈ $445/yr (~$37/mo)
for the City levy at the estimated rate.
Assessor is carrying prior-year
utility values until late Oct/Nov any increase adds to the levy
Estimated 2027 levy: ≈ $617,800 (+1.2% | est. rate ≈ $0.65/$1,000)
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ASSESSED VALUE
Preliminary 2027 assessed value: $951.0M
$950,994,413
$1,962,100
$3,309,013
Total certified AV (preliminary)
New construction & added
improvements
State-assessed utilities (prior-year)
Real & personal property, new construction, and
last year's state-assessed utilities
Basis for the levy add-on outside the 1% limit
New values expected from the State late October
/ November
Assessor notes (preliminary run, 9/23/2026)
• Timber values are unavailable at this time.
• State-assessed utility values are last year's numbers until the State provides new values (end of October or
November).
• Final certified values may shift the levy rate; the levy amount the Council certifies (in dollars) is what controls.
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RATES & FEES
2027 DRAFT fee resolution changes built into these estimates
Change
2027 assumption in the revenue estimates
Fund
Water rates
+8% all classes (residential base $35.54 → $38.38); sales assume 70
new ERUs in 2027, 130 in 2028; rate path +7/+7/+6/+6% through
2031
Water
Sewer rates
Held flat at $97/mo through 2032; WWTP loan payments (~$1.45M/yr
from 2028) covered by Fund 404 transfers
Sewer
Park impact fee
$670 per single-family unit - ordinance hearing Oct 21
CIF
Traffic mitigation
$2,500 per single-family unit - $175,000 at 70 units
Streets
General facilities
charges
Water $6,989.36 and sewer $36,000 per connection - $0.49M /
$2.52M at 70 units
Planning fees
Site plan $5,000; pre-application $4,000; long subdivision $5,000 +
$50/lot; environmental review
New fees not yet
booked
School impact admin fee $150/unit (≈$10,500), impact-fee deferral
admin $150, outside-City water GFC $3,000/connection
CIF
General
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One assumption drives $3.4M of 2027 revenue: 70 housing units
70
new units (ERUs) forecast in
2027 - and 130 more in 2028
Planning: Moonbird Farms and Pilchuck
Crossing are close to starting construction.
Water and sewer sales formulas use 70
new ERUs for 2027.
Unit-driven revenue
Per unit
At 70 units
Sewer GFC (404)
$36,000
$2,520,000
Water GFC (402)
$6,989
$489,230
Traffic mitigation (101)
$2,500
$175,000
Park impact fee (102)
$670
$46,900
Building & related permits (001)
≈ $2,700
≈ $190,000
Total unit-driven
≈ $48,900
≈ $3.42M
Sensitivity: every 10 units above or below the forecast moves citywide onetime revenue by roughly ±$490,000 - concentrated in the utility CIFs.
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Estimating risks and how these numbers stay conservative
Sales tax
Passport services
2026 trending ≈ $1.00M vs $1.04M budget. 2027 estimate
assumes modest recovery, not acceleration.
2026 trending below budget ($506K vs $712K incl.
photos/TWIC). 2027 estimate is built off the 2026 trend, not
the old budget.
Development timing
Preliminary AV
GFCs and impact fees book only when permits are issued timing can slide into 2028.
Timber and state-utility values pending; final certified AV
arrives late Oct/Nov.
Grants pending
One-time vs ongoing
Burn Rd 80% funding ($1.44M), PUD EV grant ($350K), DOE
stormwater closeout ($120K) - confirm awards. N Granite Ave
Overlay unfunded pending TIB.
Capital-fund revenue (GFCs, grants, loan proceeds) is onetime; ongoing operations rely on taxes, rates, and fees.
Consistent with SAO BARS guidance and GFOA financial-forecasting practice: document assumptions, estimate conservatively, separate one-time from ongoing revenue.
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Levy-setting calendar to December 31
Oct 21
Public hearing - 2027 fee resolution (adopt fees effective 1/1/2027)
Oct 21
Park impact fee ordinance hearing; confirm banked capacity / highest lawful levy with County Assessor
Nov 4
Public hearing on revenue sources (RCW 84.55.120); adopt levy ordinance and the separate 1% increase resolution stating
dollars and percent
By Nov 30
Certify the 2027 levy to the Snohomish County Assessor (RCW 84.52.070)
By Dec 7
Final budget hearing (first Monday of December)
By Dec 31
Adopt the 2027 budget (Ch. 35A.33 RCW)
Requested tonight: accept the 2027 revenue estimates as the basis for the preliminary budget and set the November 4 revenue-sources hearing.
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CITY OF
GRANITE FALLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject: AB 151-2026 - 2027 Preliminary
Budget - Filing and Presentation
Originating Dept.: City Council
Approval(s):
Action Recommended: N/A Discussion
Only
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
Date Submitted: 9/27/2026
Exhibit(s):
1.
2027 Preliminary Budget Council
Budgeted Amount: NA
BARS Code:
Summary Statement:
Per RCW Ch. 35A.33, the City Manager files the 2027 Preliminary Budget with the
Council.
The preliminary budget totals $15.88 million in revenue and $13.58 million in
expenditures across 16 funds, with citywide ending fund balances growing from $13.10
million to an estimated $15.5 million. The General Fund plans $5.52 million in
expenditures against $4.04 million in revenue, including a one-time transfer of $1.48
million to the Community Events & Arts Fund (Legion Park) - and ends 2027 at
approximately $863,000, or 16 percent of expenditures.
Council direction: Bank or enact the 1.0% property tax levy amount (~$6.1K).
Background:
Ch. 35A.33 RCW requires the preliminary budget to be filed with the Council by the first
Monday in October, a final budget hearing on or before the first Monday in December,
and adoption by December 31. Department budget requests were submitted in
September and tied in with the previous draft. Key assumptions include:
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• 2027 fee resolution: proposed rates effective January 1, 2027 (water +8 percent,
sewer held flat at $97, updated impact and planning fees), with the public hearing
scheduled for October 21.
• Development activity: 70 new residential units (ERUs) in 2027 and 130 in 2028,
generating approximately $3.4 million in one-time capital revenue.
• 2027 capital program: $2.4 million programmed, approximately 75 percent grantfunded, including the Burn Road lift station ($1.8 million; $1.44 million grant) and
PUD-funded Community Center EV chargers ($350,000).
The preliminary budget is a planning document; no expenditure authority is created until
the Council adopts the 2027 budget ordinance.
Recommended Motion:
N/A
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2027 Preliminary Budget
October 7, 2026
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Summary: a balanced citywide plan with targeted one-time
investments
$15.9M
$13.6M
2027 revenue - all funds
2027 expenditures - all funds
Excluding beginning fund balances;
includes $1.8M of booked grant
funding
Operations, capital program, and
debt service across 16 funds
•
$15.4M
Estimated ending fund balances
Up from $13.1M beginning - utility
capital reserves grow for 2028
WWTP debt
The General Fund spends $5.5M against $4.0M of revenue, a planned $1.48M use of fund balance driven by a
one-time $1.5M transfer to the Community Events & Arts Fund (Legion Park); GF ends 2027 at $863K (16% of
expenditures).
•
Estimates reflect adopted department input, the 2027 fee resolution (hearing Oct 21), and 70 new ERUs in 2027 /
130 in 2028.
•
The property tax levy remains a Council decision: the draft carries $651,863 – a 1% increase accounts for an
estimated $6,105.
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Background: how this budget was built
Statutory process
Ch. 35A.33 RCW requires the preliminary budget to be filed with the Council by
the first Monday in October, a final hearing on or before December 7, and
adoption by December 31. The revenue-sources hearing (RCW 84.55.120)
precedes levy certification, due November 30.
Department input
Public Works, the Treatment Plant, Clerk, and Planning submitted line-item
requests in September; all were reviewed and merged, with changes
documented in the budget's change log.
Revenue assumptions
2027 fee resolution rates (water +8%, sewer flat $97, updated impact and
planning fees); 70 new ERUs in 2027 and 130 in 2028; estimated grant funding
booked only where awards are reasonably assured.
Conservative estimating
2027 estimates build from 2026 actual trends, not prior budgets; one-time
revenue is kept in capital funds and not used for ongoing operations.
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FUND SUMMARY
2027 preliminary budget - all funds
Fund
Beginning Balance
2027 Revenue
2027 Expense
Ending Balance
001
General Fund
2,342,750
4,044,625
5,524,848
862,527
101
Street Fund
333,642
587,095
425,947
494,790
102
Park Impact Fees
56,740
48,841
0
105,581
103
Community Events & Arts
10,347
1,556,056
1,454,398
112,005
303
CIF - Streets
56,011
47,039
38,000
65,050
304
Mitigation - 40%
3,914
29,269
0
33,183
305
CIF - General Government
51,948
351,711
350,000
53,659
306
REET
864,535
252,059
0
1,116,594
401
Water Utility
524,812
1,279,271
1,315,194
488,889
402
CIF - Water
560,016
578,340
290,873
847,483
403
Sewer Utility
2,869,995
2,269,822
1,917,745
3,222,072
404
CIF - Sewer
3,582,738
4,083,095
1,830,000
5,835,833
405
Stormwater Utility
1,274,524
502,926
267,124
1,510,326
406
CIF - Stormwater
448,125
215,952
0
664,077
407
Solid Waste
104,524
3,592
0
108,116
630
Trust / Custodial
16,391
26,809
18,840
24,360
13,101,012
15,876,502
13,582,969
15,544,545
All funds
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GENERAL FUND
General Fund: $4.04M revenue, $5.52M expenditures
2027 expenditures by category
Amount
Transfers out (incl. $1.5M for Legion Park)
1,550,551
Public safety (police contract, jail, dispatch)
1,450,691
•
Beginning balance: $2.34M
General government
1,273,545
•
Operating result before transfers:
Economic environment & planning
555,762
Culture & recreation (parks, passports)
366,541
Capital & debt
267,051
Other
60,707
Total
5,524,848
Planned use of fund balance
roughly break-even
•
One-time $1.5M transfer to
Community Events & Arts funds the
Legion Park
•
Ending balance: $863K ≈ 16% of
expenditures
The drawdown is one-time; ongoing
operations remain funded by taxes, fees, and
charges.
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CAPITAL PROGRAM
2027 capital program: $2.4M, estimated 75% grant-funded
Project
Fund
2027 Budget Funding / status
Burn Rd Lift Station upgrades
404 - Sewer
Community Center EV fast chargers
305 - CIF Gen Gov
$350,000 100% PUD grant funded; award confirmation pending
W Stanley St illumination
303 – CIF Streets
$150,000 Exceeds fund balance - needs funding decision
100th St NE rechannelization
303 - CIF Streets
$36,000 Local funds
Rehabilitate Wells - feasibility/design
402 - CIF Water
$25,000 Full project ~$14.6M if City proceeds
Scissor lift (plant)
404 - Sewer
$30,000 Includes maintenance & inspections
N Granite Ave overlay
303 - CIF Streets
Deferred $1.15M - unfunded pending TIB award decision
$1,800,000
80% grant funding booked ($1.44M); plans complete end
of 2026
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DECISIONS
Items needing Council direction before adoption
Property tax levy
Draft carries $651,863; the 101% limit plus new construction supports ≈$617,800. Confirm
banked capacity with the Assessor or reduce the line, then adopt the levy ordinance and
separate increase resolution (dollars and percent).
Streets CIF shortfall
W Stanley St illumination ($150K) exceeds available funds by ≈$85K. Options: interfund
transfer, phase the project, possible grant, or defer to 2028.
N Granite Ave overlay
$1.15M project currently unfunded. Possible TIB funding or program local funds in a future
year.
One-time GF transfer
Need RCP Grant decision - $1.5M transfer to Community Events & Arts (Legion Park).
Levy requirements per RCW 84.55.120 and RCW 84.52.070.
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NEXT STEPS
Budget calendar to adoption
Oct 21
Fee resolution hearing; preliminary budget filed with Council (this presentation)
Oct 21
Park impact fee ordinance; budget work session - department detail
Nov 4
Revenue-sources hearing (RCW 84.55.120); levy ordinance and increase resolution
By Nov 30
Certify 2027 levy to Snohomish County Assessor
By Dec 7
Final budget hearing
By Dec 31
Adopt 2027 budget ordinance
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