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Council Roundup: Report on outdoor dining expansion and downtown business support
Plus, draft 2021 legislative agenda and King County Jail contract discussed
On Monday, the City Council received a report on the city’s efforts to work with community partners to expand outdoor…
Council Roundup: Budget approved
Plus, adoption of Environmental Stewardship Plan, comprehensive plan amendments and affordable housing sales tax work plan
On Monday, the City Council approved the city’s $1.7 billion 2021-2022…
City Council adopts 2021-22 budget
Bridges deficit, preserves critical services, invests in diversity outreach, transportation and environment
On Monday evening the City Council approved a $1.7 billion 2021-2022 budget…
Council Roundup: Budget amendments approved
Plus, arts funding recommendations and Bellevue Essentials
On Monday, the City Council reviewed and approved 6-0 (Councilmember John Stokes absent) nine amendments to specifically earmark funds or…
Council Roundup: Final budget public hearing
Plus, Bellevue wins Digital Cities award
On Monday, the City Council had an opportunity to hear from the community during the final public hearing on the 2021-2022 operating budget and the 2021-2027…
Council Roundup: Budget briefing on proposed fire fees
Plus, Environmental Stewardship Plan, Comprehensive Plan amendment recommendations and transportation award
In the last presentation prior to the final budget public hearing next week,…
Council Roundup: Utilities budget presentation and economic development briefing
Plus, winter weather preparedness report
In the fourth of several budget-focused study sessions, the City Council reviewed Bellevue Utilities’ proposed 2021-2022 budget and rates. Due to cost…
Council Roundup: Major Economic Development Plan update approved
Plus, Human Services budget recommendations
On Monday, the City Council unanimously adopted an updated Economic Development Plan, which will guide Bellevue’s strategic actions over the next five…
Council Roundup: Protest debrief and budget briefing on Development Services fees
Plus, public hearing on minimum parking standards
On Monday, the City Council received a report on a civil emergency declaration and associated weapons ban issued over the weekend. The emergency…
Update: Bellevue lifts all civil emergency orders
Updated 10:35 p.m., 10/24/20 Mayor Lynne Robinson has lifted the civil emergency order and the emergency order prohibiting weapons.