Snohomish County, WA

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council meets in administrative session to introduce and assign legislation to committees. Members will consider two school resource officer agreements with Mukilteo School District #6 and Snohomish School District #201, and an amendment to a contract with Northwest Helicopters, LLC. The council is also moving two ordinances toward public hearings: one creating a Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund, and one revising county rules for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities. A motion on the final list of Comprehensive Plan amendments for Docket XXII is up for re-assignment to the Committee of the Whole.

• Motion 26-388: 2027-2028 interlocal agreement with Mukilteo School District #6 for school resource officer services
• Motion 26-389: 2027-2028 interlocal agreement with Snohomish School District #201 for school resource officer services
• Motion 26-390: Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Northwest Helicopters, LLC
• Ordinance 26-064: establishes the Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund, adding Chapter 4.128 SCC
• Ordinance 26-063: revises regulations for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities, amending SCC Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.26, 30.28, 30.53a, and 30.86

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is holding public hearings and taking action on Motion 26-372, which would approve the Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation Applications. The agenda lists 48 applications, most for agricultural conservation, covering properties owned by individuals, an estate, a homeowners association, and several LLCs. Approval would grant open space tax treatment to the listed properties. The meeting is chaired by Council Chair Megan Dunn and can be attended in person in Everett or remotely.

• Motion 26-372: approving Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation Applications
• 48 applications listed, including #3258 Cascades RV Resort PropCo LLC (property formerly owned by Rusty Drivstuen)
• Agricultural conservation applications from Kevin & Bonnie Schmidt (#3261), Donald Klein (#3262), and others
• Applications from entities including Evergreen Land Trust (#3277), Meadow Lake Highlands II Homeowner Association (#3330), and CDE Leigh LLC (#3340)
• Two proposed amendments to the motion are listed

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council holds a General Legislative Session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Jackson Board Room in Everett and remotely. The posted draft agenda consists largely of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, the pledge, public comment, and committee reports. The only specific action listed is Motion 26-385, convening the Board of Equalization, under Committee of the Whole. The agenda also lists an executive session for a litigation update under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).

• Motion 26-385, convening the Board of Equalization (Committee of the Whole)
• Executive session: Litigation Update, cited under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Public Comment period on the agenda
• Action on items from committees: Community Safety and Justice; Finance, Budget and Administration; Health and Community Services; Planning and Community Development; Public Infrastructure and Conservation
• Meeting held in person at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Everett, WA, and via Zoom

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear several property assessment appeals. The agenda includes scheduled hearings for various business entities and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0272-25R: Jennifer M Nelson (Parcel 31042700201100)
• Appeal 1026-25C: B10 Mountain A WA LLC/Connie L Ellis (Parcel 00372701200403)
• Appeal 1284-25C: McDonalds USA LLC (Parcel 00513800010101)
• Appeal 1335-25C: Sound Storage of Snohomish LLC (Parcel 28053600301300)
• Appeal 0576-25C: Brixton Everett LLC (Parcel 28051800400800 et al)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to review several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes hearings for various parcel IDs involving IH5 Property Washington LP, IH4 Property Washington LP, 2018-3 IH Borrower LP, Robert L. Anderson, and CFC Investments LLC.

• Appeal 0915-25R: IH5 Property Washington LP (Parcel 00834600003400)
• Appeal 0985-25R: IH4 Property Washington LP (Parcel 00909200001500)
• Appeal 1179-25R: 2018-3 IH Borrower LP (Parcel 01043100202900)
• Appeal 0847-25R: Anderson Robert L (Parcel 00557400600100)
• Appeal 1230-25R: CFC Investments LLC (Parcel 28063200200300)

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

Community Budget Forum

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on October 7, 2026, to hear six property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 15 minutes, with appellants including individuals and companies. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 1233-25R: Pisarenko Irina, Parcel 01187100003800, 9:45 AM
• Appeal 1236-25R: Boopalan Saravanar/Saravanar Supriya, Parcel 01025100010100, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0924-25R: IH3 Property Washington LP, Parcel 00848700001900, 10:30 AM
• Appeal 0926-25R: IH4 Property Washington LP, Parcel 00849800000100, 10:45 AM
• Appeals 0880-25R and 0881-25R: Robinett Investment Company LLC, Parcels 30052600403700 and 30052600404300, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various entities and parcel IDs to determine property valuations.

• Property tax appeal for HPA II BORROWER 2019-1 LLC A DELAWARE LI (Parcel 01119200000500)
• Multiple property tax appeals for IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP
• Property tax appeal for CLPF HARBOUR POINTE LLC (Parcel 00441300000402)
• Property tax appeal for ROSEN BEL KIRK ASSOCIATES LLC (Parcel 28042700205100 et al)
• Property tax appeal for PACIFIC SYSTEMS BUILDING ASSOCIATES LLC (Parcel 01036300010200)

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to review several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes hearings for various limited partnerships and individual property owners regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0950-25R: 2018-3 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00882200002000)
• Appeal 0956-25R: IH4 PROPERTY BORROWER LP (Parcel 00885700000200)
• Appeal 0965-25R: IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00895000001000)
• Appeal 1113-25R: THR WASHINGTON II LP (Parcel 00952700000500)
• Appeal 5049-25AR: Elizabeth Poole (Parcel 00943600001300 et al)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various individual owners and LLCs regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 1398-25E: Marosi David P & Ford-Marosi Cheryl A
• Multiple appeals from HPA II Borrower 2020-1 LLC and related entities
• Multiple appeals from IH6 Property Washington LP
• Appeal 1037-25R: Brindle Kim M
• Appeal 1300-25R: Martin Bethann B & Gary L

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 11 individual property tax appeals. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs and appellants, with no dollar amounts or specific valuation details provided in the text. All items are scheduled for 15-minute slots.

• Appeal by Dinde Suresh Bapuso & Aishwarya Suresh (Parcel 01163200000100)
• Appeal by Gururajarao Narasimha (Parcel 00509500003502)
• Appeal by Ih3 Property Washington LP (Parcel 00950600000200)
• Appeal by Ih4 Property Washington LP (Parcel 01003700010400)
• Appeal by Miller Daniel/Marisa (Parcel 00774800002100)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear individual property tax appeals. The agenda includes several hearings regarding IH property entities and specific parcel IDs.

• Property tax appeal 1070-25R for IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP
• Property tax appeal 1073-25R for IH5 PROPERTY BORROWER LP
• Property tax appeal 1111-25R for IH6 PROPERTY OF WASHINGTON LP
• Property tax appeal 1112-25R for IH5 Property Washington LP
• Property tax appeal 1038-25R for MURSTIG RYAN

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 14 property tax appeals, all involving large property owners such as IH Borrower LP and IH Property Washington LP. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed values for the 2025 tax year. The agenda is otherwise procedural, listing only the appeals and their schedules.

• 14 appeals scheduled, each 15-30 minutes
• Appeals by 2018-2 IH BORROWER LP, 2017-1 IH BORROWER LP, IH4/IH5/IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP, 5TH PARALLEL LLC
• Parcel IDs include 00779500003400, 29052300201000, 00809300002100, and others
• Hearings via Zoom from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on November 2, 2026, to hear 12 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 15- or 20-minute hearing, with most involving properties owned by entities with names like IH Property Washington LP and IH Borrower LP. The agenda is procedural, listing only the appeals and their assigned times.

• Appeal 1151-25R: IH6 Property Washington LP, Parcel 01016000004200, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 1152-25R: 2018-3 IH Borrower LP, Parcel 01016000005100, 9:15 AM
• Appeal 1156-25R: IH5 Property Washington LP, Parcel 01023900001700, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 1158-25R: IH5 Property Washington LP, Parcel 01027300001200, 9:45 AM
• Appeal 0902-25C: 3915 Colby Avenue N Owner LLC, Parcel 00411300700200, 11:30 AM

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear 13 appeals of property valuations. Each appeal is scheduled for a 15- or 30-minute session, with most involving commercial properties owned by companies like IH4 Property Washington LP and Ric Homes LLC. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeals by IH4 Property Washington LP for parcels 00431301200403, 00586900000224, 00688100003600, 00816500002400, 00821800000700, 00821800000800
• Appeals by Ric Homes LLC for parcels 00597400001202 and 00597400001203
• Appeal by Robinett Holdings LLC for parcel 29050200304100
• Appeal by Robinett Investment Company LLC for parcel 01026500000100 et al
• Appeal by 7414 Cascade Dr LLC for parcel 01248100000200

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual hearing on November 9, 2026, to consider 13 property tax appeals filed by entities with 'IH' in their names (e.g., IH BORROWER LP, IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP). Each appeal is scheduled for 15 minutes, with hearings starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists parcel IDs and the appellant for each case, but no details on the specific tax disputes are provided.

• 13 appeals scheduled, all from IH-affiliated entities
• First case: 1160-25R, 2017-1 IH BORROWER LP, Parcel 01027300003100, 9:00 AM
• Hearings run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 15 minutes each
• All hearings via Zoom
• Clerk: Sarah Smith

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear 12 property tax appeals, each scheduled for 15 minutes. All appeals are filed by corporate entities (LLCs and LPs) and are represented by Mercy Galindo. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• 12 appeals from corporate property owners
• All appeals represented by Mercy Galindo
• Hearings via Zoom starting at 9:00 AM
• Parcel IDs listed for each appeal

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one amending animal control regulations in Chapters 9.01 and 9.16 of the Snohomish County Code, and another making a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund for governmental fund lease costs. These are action items, meaning the council may vote on them after the hearings.

• Ordinance 26-040: Amends animal control provisions in SCC Chapters 9.01 and 9.16
• Ordinance 26-045: Supplemental appropriation in General Fund 002 for governmental fund lease costs

The Snohomish County Council held public hearings and unanimously approved two ordinances during its September 23, 2026 meeting. The council amended chapters of the Snohomish County Code related to animal control and approved a supplemental appropriation for lease costs in the 2025-26 budget. No members of the public testified on either item.

• Approved Ordinance 26-040 amending animal control chapters in SCC Chapters 9.01 and 9.16 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-045 making a supplemental appropriation in General Fund 002 for lease costs (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on September 23, 2026, to hear 15 property assessment appeals. The agenda lists each case with a parcel ID, appellant, and hearing time. All items are scheduled for 15-20 minute hearings.

• Appeals by IH5 Property Washington LP for parcels 00807700005000 and 00812600004100
• Appeal by Sather Palmer A & Hunter J for parcel 27053400402300
• Appeal by Redstone Sparling LLC for parcel 00372600500702
• Appeal by Veer Hospitality Mukilteo LLC for parcel 00611600013100
• Multiple appeals by IH Borrower LP and IH Property Washington entities

Council Meeting

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding its general legislative session, where it will consider a resolution honoring Dolly Parton, approve administrative matters, and set a public hearing date for a proposed ordinance on lot splitting related to growth management. The lot-splitting ordinance would amend several sections of the county code.

• Resolution 26-045 honoring Dolly Parton and her literacy legacy
• Motion 26-386 approving administrative matters, including the Early Head Start monthly program report for July 2026
• Ordinance 26-036 on lot splitting, with proposed public hearing on October 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The Snohomish County Council approved a motion to authorize Dialectical Behavior Therapy training with DBT in Schools LLC, passing 4-1 with Vice-Chair Low opposing. The council also approved a resolution honoring Dolly Parton, accepted a TSA agreement for law enforcement officer reimbursement, and scheduled public hearings for a planning commission reappointment and a lot-splitting ordinance amendment.

• Approved Resolution 26-045 honoring Dolly Parton (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-386 accepting Early Head Start monthly report (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-379 for DBT training with DBT in Schools LLC (4-1)
• Approved Motion 26-384 accepting TSA agreement for LEORP at county airport (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Motion 26-381 on Planning Commission reappointment (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 26-036 on lot splitting (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to assign legislation to committees and schedule public hearings. Key items include motions to remove uncollectible accounts, cancel aged warrants, and an ordinance amending urban center building height rules. Committee meetings are suspended during budget deliberations, resuming November 24, 2026.

• Resolution 26-044 recognizing September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Motion 26-382 removing uncollectible accounts from County records
• Motion 26-383 cancellation of aged outstanding warrants
• Ordinance 26-062 amending chapter 30.34A on urban center development building height
• Budget Motion 26-387 updating Housing and Behavioral Health Capital Fund Investment Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a recommendation for the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan. The meeting also includes briefings on proposed changes to off-street parking minimums and 21 technical code corrections.

• Public hearing for the Communitywide Climate Resiment Plan (CwCRP)
• Briefing on amendments to reduce or eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements
• Briefing on 21 proposed technical and administrative code corrections

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various LLCs and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0526-25R: JAKEWAY LLC (Parcel 00394507101201)
• Appeal 0749-25R: HPA II BORROWER 2020-1 ML LLC (Parcel 01006100000200)
• Appeal 0751-25C: PJP 5 LLC (Parcel 28051800305400 et al)
• Appeal 0909-25C: 1800 41ST ST LLC (Parcel 00620800000002)
• Multiple appeals from IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 18 individual property tax appeals on September 17, 2026. All items are represented by attorney Mercy Galindo and involve various limited partnerships. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs and scheduled 15-minute time slots for each appeal.

• Appeal 0811-25R for 2018-3 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00680300000200)
• Appeal 0820-25R for IH5 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00744300000700)
• Appeal 0827-25R for 2018-2 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00791500001000)
• Appeal 0829-25R for 2018-3 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00807800001200)
• Appeal 0917-25R for IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00834900003100)

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet to approve prior minutes, welcome two potential new members, and confirm representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. The main discussion item is a presentation on the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan by county staff. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
• Introduction of potential new members Zak Ott and Roja Malligarjunan
• Discussion of Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan with Molly Beeman and Eileen Canola
• Confirm CAB representatives for October and December Steering Committee meetings
• Public comment period

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding its general legislative session, where it will vote on administrative matters, including referring two open space applications to Planning and Development Services and approving the official minutes for July and August 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive ordinances or major contracts listed.

• Motion 26-378 approving administrative matters, including referral of Open Space General Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land Application #3347 (Randall and Laurie Hessen) to Planning and Development Services
• Referral of Open Space General Reclassification Application #3348 (Kayleigh Johnson) to Planning and Development Services
• Approval of Council's Official Proceedings for July 2026 and August 2026

The Snohomish County Council approved several administrative matters and service agreements, all unanimously. It also approved a $320,000 expenditure to settle a civil damage claim by Danna Jo Martinez, as negotiated through mediation. The council entered executive session for pending litigation but took no action there.

• Approved Motion 26-378, administrative matters including open space referrals and minutes (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-352, LEAD and RNP services agreement with Evergreen Recovery Centers (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-371, agreement with Touchphrase Development LLC for Lead Program services (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-374, professional services agreement with Purpose. Dignity. Action. for Lead and RNP (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-380, reaffirming authorization for GIS enterprise agreement amendment with ESRI (5-0)
• Approved $320,000 expenditure to resolve civil damage claim of Danna Jo Martinez (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on September 16, 2026, to hear 14 property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 15 or 20 minutes, with representatives from the assessor's office and the appellants present. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and parties involved.

• Appeals by HP WASHINGTON I LLC, HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC, HPA II BORROWER 2020-2 LLC, HPA II BORROWER 2021-1 LLC
• Appeals by 2018-3 IH BORROWER LP, IH5 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP, 2018-2 IH BORROWER LP, 2017-2 IH BORROWER LP
• Appeals by BRE / ESA PORTFOLIO LLC (two parcels) and BRE/ESA PROPERTIES LLC
• Appeals by IH4 PROPERTY BORROWER LP and IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON L P
• All hearings conducted via Zoom

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is holding a public hearing and will vote on Ordinance 26-035, which authorizes the County Executive to sign Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement with the City of Bothell regarding solid waste management. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 26-035: Approves Amendment No. 1 to the interlocal agreement with Bothell on solid waste management
• Public hearing on the ordinance before the vote

The Snohomish County Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Ordinance 26-035, which authorizes the County Executive to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bothell concerning solid waste management. No public testimony was offered. The motion carried 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 26-035 authorizing the County Executive to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Bothell on solid waste management (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to introduce and assign legislation to committees, including contracts for behavioral health and GIS services, and to set a public hearing date for the Six-Year Opioid Settlement Dollars Spending Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like reappointments, vehicle allowances, and approval of minutes.

• Motion 26-375: Six-Year Opioid Settlement Dollars Spending Plan 2027-2032, with public hearing proposed for Oct 20, 2026
• Motion 26-377: Contract with North Sound Behavioral Health for Recovery Navigator Program through 2026
• Motion 26-380: Amendment to Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research, Inc. for county-wide GIS
• Motion 26-376: Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement CC07-24 with Communication Resources Northwest, LLC
• Ordinance 26-061: Establishing 2027 monthly vehicle allowance for elected officials

The Snohomish County Council held an administrative session, assigning several motions and ordinances to committees and scheduling a public hearing for the Six-Year Opioid Settlement Dollars Spending Plan. The hearing was set for October 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and the motion carried unanimously. No final votes on substantive items were taken during this session.

• Scheduled public hearing for Budget Motion 26-375 (opioid settlement spending plan) on Oct. 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Assigned Motion 26-377 (Recovery Navigator Program contract) to Community Safety and Justice Committee
• Assigned Motion 26-379 (DBT Training with DBT in Schools LLC) to Health and Community Services Committee
• Assigned Motion 26-381 (Planning Commission reappointment) to Planning and Community Development Committee
• Assigned Motion 26-376 (Communication Resources NW training services) to Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee
• Moved Motion 26-380 (GIS Enterprise Agreement amendment) to General Legislative Session for Sept. 16
• Moved Motions 26-352, 26-371, 26-374 (LEAD/RNP services) to General Legislative Session for Sept. 16

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is holding a special public hearing to consider two ordinances tied to the Growth Management Act. Ordinance 26-041 would amend countywide planning policies to establish reconciled 2044 population, housing, and employment growth targets and update urban growth area maps. Ordinance 26-042 would adopt amendments to the county's Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is a public hearing, so no final vote is scheduled on the agenda.

• Ordinance 26-041: amends Appendix B growth targets and Appendix A urban growth area maps for 2044 reconciled targets
• Ordinance 26-042: adopts amendments to the Snohomish County Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan
• Special meeting held at Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive, with remote option

The Snohomish County Council approved two ordinances regarding the Growth Management Act. The first ordinance establishes 2044 Reconciled Growth Targets, and the second adopts amendments to the County Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved Ordinance 26-041 to establish 2044 Reconciled Growth Targets (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-042 regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear individual property tax appeals. The agenda includes 14 scheduled cases involving various parcel IDs and applicants.

• Property tax appeal 0162-25R for Robert C & Lizbeth K Dobler
• Property tax appeal 0180-25R for Peter & Wendy Smith
• Property tax appeal 0444-25R for Brian M & Johanna Mark
• Property tax appeal 0723-25R for HPA Borrower 2016-1 LLC
• Property tax appeal 0856-25R for Dragonfly Venture Holdings LLC

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and public comments. The committee is also seeking nominations for Community Advisory Board members.

• Approval of April 17, 2014 meeting minutes
• Call for Community Advisory Board member nominations

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear several property tax appeal cases scheduled for September 9, 2026. These hearings involve various LLCs and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0691-25R: HPA BORROWER 2019-2 LLC (Parcel 00891900004300)
• Appeal 0699-25R: SFR BORROWER 2021-2 LLC (Parcel 00936300002000)
• Appeal 0713-25R: HPA BORROWER 2020-2 ML LLC (Parcel 01062400001400)
• Appeal 0715-25R: HPA BORROWER 2019-2 LLC (Parcel 01105300005100)
• Appeal 1191-25R: IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 01078800007600)

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will conduct public hearings regarding three proposed ordinances. These items involve updates to construction regulations, road access, and development rules for sheriff precincts and fire stations.

• Ordinance 26-037: Adopting the 2021 Edition of the International Codes
• Ordinance 26-038: Amendments to Growth Management regarding roads and access
• Ordinance 26-039: Revising development regulations for Sheriff Precincts and Fire Stations

The Snohomish County Council held public hearings on three ordinances. It unanimously approved Ordinance 26-037, adopting the 2021 International Codes as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council. Ordinance 26-038, concerning roads and access, was unanimously referred back to the Planning and Community Development Committee after public testimony. Ordinance 26-039, revising development regulations for sheriff precincts and fire stations, was unanimously approved.

• Approved Ordinance 26-037 adopting 2021 International Codes (5-0)
• Referred Ordinance 26-038 on roads and access back to committee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-039 on sheriff precinct and fire station regulations (5-0)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will meet to review several consent agenda items including contract amendments for legal services and consultant agreements. The session also includes a bid award recommendation for playground replacements at Martha Lake and Paine Field parks.

• $725,222.55 bid award to Diverse Earthworks, Inc. for Martha Lake and Paine Field park playground replacements
• Contract amendment with Landau Associates Inc. regarding Paine Field TECT lease area
• Contract amendment with Kaplan Kirsch LLP for Federal Aviation Law and Regulation legal services
• Approval of the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District General Sewer Plan Amendment
• Resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2026

The Snohomish County Council approved all items on its agenda unanimously (5-0), including a consent agenda of seven motions covering contracts, a sewer plan amendment, and a surplus trade with the Seattle Mariners. It also approved three amended motions for technology contracts, an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County 911, and a timekeeping system amendment, plus a resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 26-043 recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 7 motions including contracts and Seattle Mariners surplus trade (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-373 setting public hearing and $725,222.55 playground contract award (5-0)
• Amended & approved Motion 26-343 for Open Text content management contract (5-0)
• Amended & approved Motion 26-345 interlocal agreement with Snohomish County 911 (5-0)
• Amended & approved Motion 26-321 TopCon Solutions agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-368 UKG Kronos timekeeping system amendment (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-350 Head Start application (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to assign legislation to committees and set a public hearing date for the 2027-2028 biennial budget, including property tax levies and capital improvement plans. The council will also consider several motions related to community safety, including agreements for LEAD and RNP services, and a jail service rate ordinance continued from a previous session. Committee meetings are suspended during budget deliberations.

• Budget ordinances 26-046 through 26-053 setting 2027 property tax levies for general, road, conservation futures, developmental disabilities/mental health, and veterans' assistance
• Budget Ordinance 26-060 adopting the 2027-2028 biennial budget and making appropriations
• Motion 26-352 approving agreement for LEAD and RNP services with Evergreen Recovery Centers
• Ordinance 26-043 and 26-044 setting jail service rates and authorizing interlocal agreements with jurisdictions and tribes
• Bid award for Martha Lake Airport Park & Paine Field Park playground replacements to Diverse Earthworks, Inc. for $725,222.55

The Snohomish County Council scheduled a public hearing for October 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to consider the 2027-2028 biennial budget items and ordinances setting jail service rates. The council also approved a motion to create a workgroup to review proposed jail service rates and explore staggered implementation options. Additionally, the council approved an FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Taxiway Kilo Phase 1 environmental work at Snohomish County Airport (5-0).

• Approved Motion 26-349 accepting FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Taxiway Kilo Phase 1 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct. 20, 2026, on 2027-2028 budget items and jail rate ordinances
• Approved workgroup to review jail service rates and staggered implementation options (5-0)
• Assigned motions to committees, including LEAD/RNP services and language access grant

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County Transportation (SCT) Executive Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve previous minutes and review the July financial report. The body will also approve the agenda for the upcoming December 9, 2026, Steering Committee meeting. Additionally, the committee will receive a program update regarding the SCT General Assembly.

• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2026
• Review of July Financial Report and Memo
• Approval of agenda for December 9, 2026, Steering Committee
• Discussion of SCT General Assembly final program updates

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear appeals regarding property assessments. The agenda includes several cases involving various limited partnerships and investment companies.

• Property tax appeal for IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 01027900004300)
• Property tax appeal for IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00812300000300)
• Property tax appeal for 2018-2 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 01027900001800)
• Property tax appeal for UNITED NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT LLC (Parcel 00576002300001)
• Property tax appeal for PHILIPS ELECTRONICS REALTY LLC (Parcel 27053000102800 et al)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will review several appointments and professional service agreements. The session includes setting a public hearing for amendments to animal control laws and a supplemental budget appropriation.

• Agreement with Action Target, Inc for Sheriff’s Office Gun Range maintenance
• Public hearing for Ordinance 26-040 regarding Animal Control
• Public hearing for Ordinance 26-045 regarding 2025-26 Budget supplemental appropriation
• Appointments to the Veterans Assistance Fund Executive Board
• Appointments to the Snohomish County Children’s Commission

The Snohomish County Council approved the consent agenda (8 items) and an administrative matters motion, and authorized the County Executive to execute a HUD Continuum of Care grant agreement for YHDP projects. Two ordinances setting jail service rates were continued to the September 8 administrative session to schedule a public hearing. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda with 8 motions (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-348 administrative matters (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-344 HUD Continuum of Care grant agreement (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 26-043 jail service rates to administrative session (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 26-044 jail service rates to administrative session (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is meeting to introduce new legislation and assign items to committees. Discussions include jail service rate ordinances, airport improvement grants, and professional services contracts.

• Ordinance 26-043 and 26-044 regarding jail service rates and interlocal agreements
• Motion 26-346 for Gold Buckle Rodeo Company contract for 2026-2030 Evergreen State Fairs
• Motion 26-349 for FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Taxiway Kilo Phase 1
• Motion 26-347 for Shannon & Wilson Inc. hydro-enforced DEM and wetland services
• Motion 26-344 for HUD Continuum of Care Program Grant Agreement for YHDP projects

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Joint Resolution 26-042 honoring the life and service of Mike Cooper. Several ordinances and motions were assigned to committees, with two jail service rate ordinances and a HUD grant motion moved to the General Legislative Session for consideration. The council also held an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved Joint Resolution 26-042 honoring Mike Cooper (5-0)
• Assigned Motion 26-346 (Gold Buckle Rodeo contract) to Planning and Community Development
• Assigned Motion 26-347 (Shannon & Wilson agreement) to Planning and Community Development
• Assigned Motion 26-349 (FAA Airport Improvement Grant) to Planning and Community Development
• Moved Ordinance 26-043 (jail service rates, interlocal agreements) to General Legislative Session
• Moved Ordinance 26-044 (jail service rates, tribal agreements) to General Legislative Session
• Moved Motion 26-344 (HUD Continuum of Care grant) to General Legislative Session
• Held executive session on pending litigation (9:12-9:45 a.m.)

Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee

The Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee is reviewing four motions for potential consideration in the General Legislative Session on September 9th. These items include amendments to technology service contracts and a surplus and trade involving the Seattle Mariners.

• Amendment 5 to the Open Text Electronic Content Management Solution contract
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County 911 for technology services
• Amendment 3 to the agreement with TopCon Solutions
• Surplus and trade to the Baseball Club of Seattle, LLLP (Seattle Mariners)

The Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee reviewed four action items and voted to move them forward. Three amended motions regarding technology contracts (Open Text, Snohomish County 911, TopCon Solutions) were sent to the Regular Agenda for the September 9 General Legislative Session. A motion approving a surplus and trade with the Seattle Mariners was moved to the Consent Agenda for the same session. No final approvals were made by the committee.

• Moved amended Motion 26-343 (Open Text contract) to Regular Agenda
• Moved amended Motion 26-345 (Snohomish County 911 interlocal agreement) to Regular Agenda
• Moved amended Motion 26-321 (TopCon Solutions amendment) to Regular Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-341 (surplus/trade with Seattle Mariners) to Consent Agenda

Planning and Community Development Committee

The Planning and Community Development Committee is reviewing several motions for potential movement to the General Legislative Session. Items include contract amendments for airport implementation, legal services, and roofing work. The committee will also discuss open space taxation applications.

• Consultant services amendment with Landau Associates Inc. for Paine Field airport area
• Legal services contract amendment with Kaplan Kirsch LLP regarding Federal Aviation Law
• Change Order No. 1 to contract with John Eager Roofing LLC
• Professional services agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group Inc. for RainScaping
• Rodeo production services contract with Gold Buckle Rodeo Company for the Evergreen State Fairs

The Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed eight action items, including contracts, a sewer plan amendment, and open space tax applications. All items were moved to the consent agenda for the September 9 General Legislative Session, except the rodeo contract, which was moved to September 2. No items were denied or tabled.

• Moved Motion 26-305 (Paine Field TECT lease consultant amendment) to consent agenda
• Moved Motion 26-306 (Kaplan Kirsch LLP legal services contract) to consent agenda
• Moved Motion 26-323 (John Eager Roofing change order) to consent agenda
• Moved Motion 26-337 (Cascadia Consulting RainScaping agreement) to consent agenda
• Moved Motion 26-346 (Gold Buckle Rodeo contract) to consent agenda for Sept. 2 session
• Moved Motion 26-347 (Shannon & Wilson wetland services agreement) to consent agenda
• Moved Motion 26-316 (Alderwood Water and Wastewater sewer plan amendment) to consent agenda
• Moved Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation Applications to administrative matters for public hearing

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various LLCs and parcel IDs to determine property valuations.

• Appeal 0716-25R: HPA BORROWER 2017-1 ML LLC (Parcel 01123600000600)
• Appeal 0781-25R: 2017-2 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00403800005504)
• Appeal 0791-25R: IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00475800402100)
• Appeal 0810-25R: IH5 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00675500003200)
• Appeal 0818-25R: 2017-1 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00728100014500)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear individual property tax appeals. The agenda includes several hearings for various investment groups and LLCs regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Property tax appeal for Onkar Investment Group LLC (Parcel 00480201400200)
• Property tax appeal for Crestview Villa LLC (Parcel 00372900201303)
• Property tax appeal for Harman Investment Group Inc (Parcel 28042500406400)
• Multiple property tax appeals for IH6 Property Washington LP
• Property tax appeals for HPA US1 LLC and HPA II Borrower 2020-1 LLC

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding its general legislative session, primarily handling routine administrative matters. Key actions include setting a September 16 public hearing on an interlocal agreement amendment with Bothell for solid waste management, approving several contract amendments and change orders, and receiving reports on risk management and affordable housing. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing set for Sept 16 on Ordinance 26-035, Amendment 1 to interlocal agreement with City of Bothell for solid waste management
• Motion 26-296: Amendment 7 to recruitment agreement with GovernmentJobs.com (NeoGov)
• Motion 26-310: Change Order No. 8 to Arlington Operations Center agreement with Cornerstone General Contractors
• Bid award: Palo Alto PA-5220 licenses to Tech Heads, $600,000 over 5 years
• Piggyback award: Commercial kitchen equipment for DCNR, $1,600,000 for 1 year

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a motion adopting procedures for the 2027-2028 biennial budget process. Several contract amendments, grant approvals, and a budget transfer were also approved. One ordinance on lot splitting was referred back to committee. The meeting included an executive session on potential litigation, with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution 26-040 recognizing Evergreen State Fair Days (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-041 recognizing Overdose Awareness Day (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 5 contract amendments (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-342 setting public hearing and approving purchasing awards (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-339 adopting 2027-2028 budget procedures (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-307 contract amendment with True Wind Collaborative (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-317 and 26-320 homeland security grants (5-0)
• Referred Ordinance 26-036 on lot splitting to Committee of the Whole (5-0)