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City Council, July 21, 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Tumbwater City Clerk Tracy Core Earns Certified Municipal Clerk Designation
The Tumbwater City Council recognized Tracy Core for earning her Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation. Kathy Lyner, City Clerk for Yelm and President-Elect of the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA), presented the recognition, highlighting the significant time, dedication, and professional development required for the certification. The council was thanked for supporting Tracy's professional development, which benefits the organization and residents. The role of a municipal clerk in ensuring transparency, maintaining records, and supporting the legislative process was emphasized.
Tumbwater Council Votes to Send Home Energy Score Ordinance to Equity Commission for Review
The Tumbwater City Council discussed and ultimately voted to send the proposed ordinance for a residential energy performance rating and disclosure (home energy score) to the Equity Commission for review. This ordinance aims to provide home buyers with information about a home's energy performance before purchase to encourage investment in energy efficiency improvements, reduce utility bills, lower carbon emissions, and increase occupant comfort. The council debated the mandatory versus voluntary nature of the ordinance, potential costs, enforcement mechanisms, and the timeline for implementation, with concerns raised about housing affordability and the impact on residents with fixed incomes. A motion was made and passed to have the Equity Commission review the ordinance and provide recommendations within 60 days, with the report due back to the council within 90 days.
Tumbwater Council Authorizes CERB Grant Application for Brewery District Redevelopment Roadmap
The Tumbwater City Council authorized the Mayor to apply for a Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) grant to fund the development of a redevelopment roadmap for the brewery district. This roadmap will address infrastructure, funding, and permitting uncertainties to facilitate redevelopment and investment in the area. The grant application requires a 20% match, which has been budgeted, and a site readiness checklist. The scope of the application is limited to the brewery warehouse and surrounding parcels, with the potential to serve as a template for other areas. This follows a previous successful CERB grant in 2014 for the craft district.
Tumbwater Council Approves MOU with Teamsters Local Union 252 for New Classifications and Wages
The Tumbwater City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teamsters Local Union number 252. This agreement addresses the addition of new classifications, updates to annual leave accruals, an additional paid holiday, and wage placement for newly established positions within the bargaining unit. These changes are intended to realign specialized positions, such as water resources specialist and cross-connection control, which were previously reclassified as maintenance technicians after a 2021 departmental reorganization, back to their appropriate functional roles.
Tumbwater Council Approves 2025-2026 Budget Amendment One
The Tumbwater City Council adopted Ordinance Number 02026-003, which is the first amendment to the 2025-2026 budget. The amendment includes minor corrections and adjustments for both years, such as increased LTAC funding and participation in the Tumbwater Youth program. For 2025, the amendment adds approximately $15,000 in revenue and $622,000 in expenditures across all funds, with a decrease of $10,000 in revenue and $85,000 in expenditures for the general fund. For 2026, revenues across all funds increase by $1.3 million and expenses by $5 million, largely due to the purchase of the lodge building and opioid settlement funds. The general fund for 2026 sees a $36,000 increase in revenues and an expense increase of just under $1 million, primarily for code enforcement and opioid funds.
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