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City Council Meeting Roundup
On Wednesday, November 12th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions.
The City has accepted a Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant – The City is receiving a $750,000 grant award that will be used towards the purchase of property to expand Marine View Park.
The Interlocal Agreement with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Jail was updated – The City Council approved specific financial adjustments to help cover jail costs. Approving this amendment will enable the City of Normandy Park to continue uninterrupted jail services that work seamlessly with our Court and provide the most benefit to Normandy Park residents. Even with the approved increases, this agreement is still the most affordable option available to us for our short-term commitments.
Ordinance #1081: Amending the Code to Prepare for New Road Standards – A helpful tool for cities is to have Road Design and Construction Standards. It is crucial because it sets specific, consistent, and acceptable road design and construction elements for developers, private parties, and the City. To prepare for the adoption of this document, the City needed to amend the Municipal Code to correct the conflicts between the code and the updated road standards.
Ordinance #1082: Adopting the 2025 Road Design and Construction Standards – After approving Ordinance #1081, the City officially adopted the updated Normandy Park Road Design and Construction Standards. The full document can be found in the agenda packet
Parks Commission Appointment – Resident Tod Haggard was appointed to the Parks Commission for a partial term vacated in August 2025.
Ordinance No. 1085 Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget, First Reading – Per RCW, the City should adjust the budget when certain transactions occur during the year that were unknown at the time the budget was initially adopted. Upon reviewing the 2025 budget, staff identified a small list of necessary adjustments. Most of the changes stem from planned expenditures that came in at a higher cost than expected. The City Council approved taking the ordinance to final reading on December 9th.
Resolution No. 1028 setting the 2026 Property Tax Levy Rate – Each year, we set the levy for the upcoming year. The City’s preliminary assessed valuation (AV) is $2,680,734,844, representing a nearly $79 million reduction from last year. The levy rate for 2025 was 1.50369, and due to a drop in Normandy Park’s assessed value, the City Council approved a levy rate of 1.60 for 2026. For homes that have an assessed value of $1,000,000, your property tax will be $1,600.
Ordinance No. 1083 Forged Fiber Franchise Agreement, First Reading – Forged Fiber has requested a franchise agreement with the City. Franchise agreements are a beneficial tool, since they define responsibilities for both parties and provide protection of public rights-of-way.
Ordinance No. 1084 Astound Broadband Franchise Agreement, First Reading – Astound has requested a renewal of its franchise agreement with the City. As stated above, Franchise agreements are a beneficial tool, since they define responsibilities for both parties and provide protection of public rights-of-way.
Approval of the contract with Gray & Osbourne for the 2026 Project Design – As part of the 2026 budget, the City approved a list of projects for construction. This contract will initiate the design efforts, allowing the projects to be bid on in early 2026. If you are interested in learning more about the projects, the agenda packet has detailed information.
For more details on these items, you can watch the full meeting recording.
If you have any questions about the information above or any other City topic, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“Ordinance #1081: Amending the Code to Prepare for New Road Standards – A helpful tool for cities is to have Road Design and Construction Standards. It is crucial because it sets specific, consistent, and acceptable road design and construction elements for developers, private parties, and the City.”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
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