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Council unanimously approved the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including a $2.1 million starting water-fund balance, nearly $4 million in the sewer fund, and a planned $9.6 million loan for a headworks building. The plan also delays wellfield development to 2028 and maintains a goal of keeping fund balances at or above 25%.
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The capital plan sets the city’s infrastructure priorities and financial outlook for the next five years, including water, sewer, and stormwater projects. Council also approved up to $3,000 for Kent Social Services to support food assistance, approved a CRA II agreement expected to increase annual payroll by about $1.4 million, and rejected a proposed Flock camera contract by a 3-4 vote. A change expanding the eligible residency area for firefighters to approximately 16 counties was approved to support recruitment and retention.
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