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Council adopts housing, airport, and DSHS grant resolutions; approves consent agenda

AuburnMar 2, 20263 min read

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The Auburn City Council met March 2, 2026, and unanimously approved the consent agenda (including claims and payroll), proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, and adopted three resolutions: Resolution No. 5890 (SKHHP affordable housing funding), Resolution No. 5893 (WSDOT grant for Airport T-Hangar Upgrades, Project CP2518), and Resolution No. 5896 (DSHS grant agreement). The meeting included in-person and virtual public comment and was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

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Approved Consent Agenda (minutes from Feb 17 and Feb 23, 2026; claims vouchers dated Feb 25, 2026 totaling $1,815,739.11 plus six EFTs $6,256.68 and one wire $829,498.05; payroll totaling $3,788,334.86). Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
Adopted Resolution No. 5890 authorizing the administering agency for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to execute documents to fund Affordable Housing Projects using City contributions. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
Adopted Resolution No. 5893 authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept, and administer a Washington State Department of Transportation grant for Project No. CP2518, Airport T-Hangar Upgrades. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
Adopted Resolution No. 5896 authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the Department of Social and Health Services for grant fund acceptance. Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
Proclaimed March 2026 as 'American Red Cross Month' in the City of Auburn.

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03-02-2026 City Council Meeting

Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PMCity Hall Council Chambers, 25 West Main St, Auburn WA 98001completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. American Red Cross Month
Decision: ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue.
CORRESPONDENCE
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes from the February 17, 2026, City Council Meeting
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
B. Minutes from the February 23, 2026, Study Session Meeting
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas) Claims voucher list dated February 25, 2026, which includes voucher numbers 482869 through voucher 483010, in the amount of $1,815,739.11, six electronic fund transfers in the amount of $6,256.68, and one wire transfer in the amount of $829,498.05
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
D. Payroll Vouchers (Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539790 through 539794 in the amount of $841,543.14, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,946,791.72, for a grand total of $3,788,334.86 for the period covering February 12, 2026, to February 25, 2026
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Decision: CONSENT AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5890 (Krum) A Resolution authorizing the duly-appointed administering agency for the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute all documents necessary to enter into agreements for the funding of Affordable Housing Projects, as recommended by the SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds contributed by the City to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
B. Resolution No. 5893 (Gaub) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, and if awarded, accept and administer a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation relating to Project No. CP2518, Airport T-Hangar Upgrades
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
C. Resolution No. 5896 (Krueger) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the Department of Social and Health Services for grant fund acceptance
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Decision: RESOLUTIONS
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Decision: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
B. From the Mayor
Decision: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT