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Longview City Council (Mar 26, 2026): Tax and Utility Code Changes Adopted; TIP Amended; Water Policy and Animal Shelter Agreement Approved

LongviewMar 26, 20263 min read

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Council adopted ordinances updating the Business & Occupation tax and applying utility tax uniformly, amended the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Plan, approved a water utility leak adjustment policy, authorized funding for transit stop/curb ramp upgrades, approved an interlocal and contract for animal sheltering, and adopted 2026 council goals.

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Adopted Ordinance No. 3575 amending LMC Chapter 5.05 (Business & Occupation Tax) for compliance with state law — motion carried unanimously.
Adopted Ordinance No. 3574 amending LMC Chapter 5.06 to apply utility tax uniformly to all city utility customers — adopted 5–2 (Ayes: LaFave, Kendall, Claxton, Nichols, Halvorson; Nays: Young, Bryant).
Adopted Ordinance No. 3576 amending certain sections of LMC Chapter 19.12 (Appeal Board of Adjustment) — motion carried unanimously.
Adopted Resolution No. 2612 amending the 2026–2031 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and RiverCities Transit Program of Projects — motion carried unanimously.
Authorized allocation of $20,000 with matching funding from RiverCities Transit to upgrade curb ramps and add a bus stop in the 12th and Maple area (Accessibility Advisory Committee recommendation) — motion carried unanimously.
Adopted Resolution No. 2610 adopting the City of Longview Water Utility Leak Adjustment Policy — motion carried unanimously (proposed amendment to make policy retroactive to Jan 1, 2025 failed).
Adopted Resolution No. 2611 authorizing execution of the interlocal agreement for animal sheltering services and contract with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington — motion carried 5–2 (Ayes: Nichols, Kendall, Bryant, Claxton, Young; Nays: LaFave, Halvorson).
Adopted Resolution No. 2613 establishing 2026 council goals and strategic initiatives — motion carried unanimously.
Approved the Consent Calendar (including claims and acceptance of Mt Solo Reservoir Fill Line project) — motion carried unanimously.
Directed staff to collaborate with Cowlitz County on their animal sheltering plan and provide monthly updates; formed an ad hoc committee (Halvorson, Kendall, Bryant) — motion carried unanimously.

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