HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-013 set hearing date Feb 17, 2026_TBD material changesA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-013
setting the time and place for public hearing on February 17, 2026 at 6:00
PM for public comment on material changes to the Transportation Benefit
District (TBD) Project List.
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017 the City Council created a Transportation Benefit
District (TBD); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2017-002 and identified projects
within the City that constituted transportation improvement needs; and,
WHEREAS, the TBD project list provides for the improvement, maintenance, and
protection of public ways to adequately accommodate existing congestion and anticipated future
congestion; and,
WHEREAS, the City has a material change policy that requires the City Council to hold a
Public Hearing when the project scope, schedule, or budget results in a cost increase of greater
than 20%; and,
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025 the City Council approved an updated Transportation
Benefit District project list (TBD) with project cost increases exceeding 20%; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering revising the scope of the 6th Avenue
Rehabilitation project to remove the trolley tracks from TBD funding eligibility, and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing must be held regarding how the material change should be
resolved, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
That said material changes to the TBD project list shall be presented for hearing and
determination on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard, and the notice of such hearing be
given as approved by law.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of February, 2026.
Matt Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
R*salinda Ibarra, CMC, City Clerk
ITEM TITLE:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.B.
For Meeting of: February 3, 2026
Resolution setting date for public hearing on February 17, 2026 for
public comment on amending the Transportation Benefit. District
Project List for Material Changes (Transportation Benefit District
Fund)
SUBMITTED BY: Bill Pres
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
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unity Development Director
On January 10, 2017 the City of Yakima adopted Ordinance Number 2017-002 and created a
Transportation Benefit District list. Identified was a project list which included transportation improvement
needs. The list has been updated on Ordinances 2017-011, 2023-035, and 2025-021. On June 4, 2019
the City of Yakima adopted Ordinance Number 2019-060 a Material Change policy regarding the TBD.
Per the Policy, changes in the scope, schedule, or budget that result in a change of 20% or greater to the
cost require the City to solicit public comments regarding those changes.
This Public Hearing is to address two material changes: The City Council will hear public comments
regarding whether or not City owned trolley tracks are eligible for TBD funding. In addition, a number of
funding options to pay for the TBD project list was presented to Council on January 20th, 2026. Public
comment will also be heard regarding funding options,
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution_SetHearingDate_TBD material changes