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Committee discussed ordinances on transitional encampment leases and 2026 budget amendments for homelessness response

SeattleMar 30, 20262 min read

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Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met March 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber. The committee discussed CB 121184 (expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes) and CB 121185 (amending the 2026 Budget and 2026–2031 CIP related to the City’s response to homelessness). No committee votes or final actions are recorded in the minutes. Meeting adjourned at 11:09 AM. Attendance: 5 present, 1 excused, 1 late arrival.

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CB 121184 (ordinance to expand Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases for land used as transitional encampments) was discussed; no committee vote or final action is recorded in the minutes.
CB 121185 (ordinance amending Ordinance 127362 to change 2026 budget appropriations and the 2026–2031 CIP for the City’s response to homelessness) was discussed, including proposed amendments; no committee vote or final action is recorded in the minutes.
No committee votes or other formal decisions are recorded in the meeting minutes. Meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

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Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104scheduled

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AN ORDINANCE relating to leases; expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases when the land is used for transitional encampment purposes; amending Section 3.127.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
AN ORDINANCE relating to the City’s response to homelessness; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

Committee discussed ordinances on transitional encampment leases and 2026 budget amendments for homelessness response

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