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City Council
Regular Meeting
January 5, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the
land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local history,
culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. The Auburn City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. will
be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at the
phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is:
https://www.youtube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1
To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the number below or click the link:
Telephone: 253 215 8782
Toll Free: 877 853 5257
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82082952903
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim January 19, 2026, as "Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in the City of
Auburn
APPOINTMENTS
A. Auburn Arts Commission
City Council to approve the appointments of Drew Dixon, Patrice Edwards, Chad Perkins,
and Perry Shaw to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2028
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(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointments of Drew Dixon,
Patrice Edwards, Chad Perkins, and Perry Shaw to the Auburn Arts Commission for
a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.)
B. Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to approve the appointment of Bob Fraser to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointment of Bob Fraser to the
Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2028.)
C. Auburn Tourism Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Maddy Linday and the reappointment of Malia
Dale to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the appointment of Maddy Linday and
the reappointment of Malia Dale to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three-year term
expiring December 31, 2028.)
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue.
A. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance.
Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written comments
must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350
words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Fax number: 253-804-3116
Email written comments to: publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
If an individual requires accommodation to allow for remote oral comment because of a
difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City requests notice of the need for
accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Participants can
request accommodation to be able to provide a remote oral comment by contacting the
City Clerk’s Office in person, by phone (253) 931-3039, or by email
(publiccomment@auburnwa.gov).
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CORRESPONDENCE
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes from the December 15, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 17, 2025, which includes voucher numbers 482169
through 482217 and voucher numbers 482219 through 482334, in the amount of
$7,536,191.08, five electronic fund transfers in the amount of $1,124.97, and two wire
transfers in the amount of $666,185.34
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 17, 2025, which includes voucher number 482218 in
the amount of $3,869.92
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 31, 2025, which includes voucher numbers 482335
through 482441 in the amount of $1,864,632.98, nine electronic fund transfers in the
amount of $16,147.79, and two wire transfers in the amount of $1,136,859.21
E. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated January 1, 2026, which includes voucher numbers 482442
through 482451, in the amount of $267,380.52
F. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539767 through 539770 in the amount of $847,807.02, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,963,324.24, for a grand total of $3,811,131.26,
for the period covering December 11, 2025, to January 1, 2026
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5883 (Whalen)
A Resolution ratifying and confirming the Proclamation of Emergency made by Mayor
Nancy Backus on December 9, 2025
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5883.)
B. Resolution No. 5884 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept an initial offer of financial aid to The Auburn
Airport from the Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) and to execute Loan
Agreement
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5884.)
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C. Resolution No. 5885 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant agreements between
the City of Auburn and the Federal Aviation Administration relating to Project No. CP2518,
Airport T-Hangar Upgrades
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5885.)
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on
federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
B. From the Mayor
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov).
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Minutes from the December 15, 2025, City Council Meeting January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
City Council 12-15-2025 Minutes
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Councilmember: Staff:
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City Council
Regular Meeting
December 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Backus acknowledged the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe as
the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Nancy Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes, Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin,
Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Councilmember Lisa Stirgus
attended the meeting virtually via Zoom.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Deputy City
Attorney Paul Byrne, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas,
Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Julie Krueger, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. 2025 Heritage Tree
Mayor Backus proclaimed the Dogwood Tree, located at the corner of East
Main St. and M St. SE, as the City of Auburn's "2025 Heritage Tree".
Bryce Landrud accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council
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for their support and recognition.
Mayor Backus recognized outgoing Councilmember Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel shared some of her accomplishments, thanked
the Mayor, Council, and her supporters.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Auburn Airport Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Lee Potter to Auburn Airport Board
for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the appointment of Lee Potter to Auburn Airport Board for a three-year
term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Human Services Committee
City Council to approve the reappointment of Carmen Goers and David Wright
to the Human Services Committee for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2028
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the reappointment of Carmen Goers and David Wright to the Human
Services Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance No. 7006 (Krum)
City Council to hold a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance relating to
planning and designating a Planned Action for the 2024 Auburn Downtown
Subarea pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Virginia Haugen provided comments.
Mayor Backus closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Written Comments:
The City Clerk's Office received written comments from Matt Haight, which were
forwarded to the Mayor and Council prior to the meeting.
In-Person Comments:
Rocky Salvador and Virginia Haugen provided comments.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the November 24 and December 8, 2025, Study Session
Meetings
B. Minutes from the December 1, 2025, City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 3, 2025, which includes voucher numbers
482034 through voucher 482065, and voucher numbers 482067 through
voucher 482168, in the amount of $5,429,241.27, ten electronic fund transfers
in the amount of $17,026.13, and two wire transfers in the amount of
$901,005.39
D. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 3, 2025, which includes voucher number
482066, in the amount of $2,326.55
E. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539760 through 539766 in the amount of $84,381.76,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $3,014,635.16, a special
payroll for our Sergeant and Non-Commissioned Police Contract retro with an
electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $490,587.91, and a special
payroll for Commander Blake for his Sergeant Contract retro with an electronic
deposit transmission in the amount of $20,148.47, for a grand total of
$3,609,753.30 for the period covering November 27, 2025, to December 10,
2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6993 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Sections 3.53 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) relating
to the imposition and administration of the City Business & Occupation (B&O)
Tax
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6993.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6997 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to Planning and amending the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new subarea plan entitled the 2024 Auburn
Downtown Subarea Plan pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapters 36.70A
and 35A.63 of the laws of the State of Washington; designating this Plan as
guidance for exercising the City’s authority under the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6997.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6998 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to Planning, amending Sections 18.02.067, 18.07.010,
18.07.020, 18.23.030, 18.52.020, and creating new Sections 18.04.239 and
18.31.161 within Title 18 “Zoning” of the Auburn City Code, allowing Co-Living
Housing in the Downtown Urban Center (DUC), R-3, R-4, R-NM, C-2, C-AG,
and M-1 zones
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Deputy Mayor Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6998.
Council discussed increasing density in the downtown core.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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D. Ordinance No. 7006 (Krum)
An Ordinance relating to planning and designating a Planned Action for the
2024 Auburn Downtown Subarea pursuant to the State Environmental Policy
Act
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 7006.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5876 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Sewer
Franchise Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County to establish
a Franchise Compensation Schedule for the City’s use and occupation of King
County Right-of-Way to install, operate and maintain City sewer facilities
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5876.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5877 (Krueger)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
of Auburn and King County for the 2026-2031 Parks Property Tax Levy
allocation
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5877.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5879 (Whalen)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the
We Care Daily Clinics, LLC for space located at the Auburn Resource Center
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5879.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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D. Resolution No. 5880 (Whalen)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the
Auburn Food Bank for space located at the Auburn Resource Center
Councilmember C. Taylor moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5880.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Councilmembers provided reports on the events that they attended.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus provided a report on the events she attended.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED this 5th day of January 2026.
____________________________ _______________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 17, 2025, which includes voucher
numbers 482169 through 482217 and voucher numbers 482219 through
482334, in the amount of $7,536,191.08, five electronic fund transfers in the
amount of $1,124.97, and two wire transfers in the amount of $666,185.34
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated December 17, 2025, which includes voucher numbers 482169 through
482217 and voucher numbers 482219 through 482334, in the amount of $7,536,191.08, five
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $1,124.97, and two wire transfers in the amount of
$666,185.34.
Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jamie Thomas
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 17, 2025, which includes voucher
number 482218 in the amount of $3,869.92
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated December 17, 2025, which includes voucher number 482218 in the amount
of $3,869.92.
Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jamie Thomas
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated December 31, 2025, which includes voucher
numbers 482335 through 482441 in the amount of $1,864,632.98, nine
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $16,147.79, and two wire
transfers in the amount of $1,136,859.21
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated December 31, 2025, which includes voucher numbers 482335 through
482441 in the amount of $1,864,632.98, nine electronic fund transfers in the amount of $16,147.79,
and two wire transfers in the amount of $1,136,859.21.
Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jamie Thomas
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated January 1, 2026, which includes voucher numbers
482442 through 482451, in the amount of $267,380.52
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Finance None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated January 1, 2026, which includes voucher numbers 482442 through 482451,
in the amount of $267,380.52.
Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jamie Thomas
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539767 through 539770 in the amount of
$847,807.02, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$2,963,324.24, for a grand total of $3,811,131.26, for the period covering
December 11, 2025, to January 1, 2026
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539767 through 539770 in the amount of $847,807.02, electronic deposit
transmissions in the amount of $2,963,324.24, for a grand total of $3,811,131.26, for the period
covering December 11, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
Councilmember: Hanan Amer Staff: Jamie Thomas
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Resolution No. 5883 (Whalen)
A Resolution ratifying and confirming the Proclamation of Emergency made
by Mayor Nancy Backus on December 9, 2025
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5883.)
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
City Attorney Resolution No. 5883
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5883.
Background for Motion:
Auburn City Code Section 2.75.070(c) requires ratification and confirmation, modification, or rejection
as soon as it is practicable to do so.
Background Summary:
Beginning December 8, 2025, the City of Auburn encountered severe and sustained rainfall.
Additionally, the United States Army Corps of Engineers released water from the Mud Mountain and
Howard Hansen Dams as part of flood control measures. The resulting flooding affected property and
businesses, and presented a risk to life, health, property damage and loss, and public safety. As a
result, Mayor Nancy Backus proclaimed an emergency on December 9, 2025.
Councilmember: Lisa Stirgus Staff: Jason Whalen
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Resolution No. 5883
December 30, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 5883
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING
THE PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY MADE BY MAYOR
NANCY BACKUS ON DECEMBER 9, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn and surrounding areas received record amount of
rainfall beginning on December 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corp of Engineers released water from the
Mud Mountain and Howard Hansen Dams as part of their flood control measures; and
WHEREAS, the result of these events caused flooding within the City, which
affected property and businesses, and which caused a risk to life safety; and
WHEREAS, in response to these circumstances, Mayor Nancy Backus, on
December 9, 2025, proclaimed an emergency pursuant to Chapters 38.52 RCW and 2.75
ACC; and
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code Section 2.75.070(c) requires the proclamation to
be presented to the City Council at the earliest practicable time for ratification and
confirmation, modification, or rejection.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Proclamation of Emergency made by Mayor Nancy Backus is
ratified and confirmed.
Section 2. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors,
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Resolution No. 5883
December 30, 2025
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references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references
thereto.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Jason Whalen, City Attorney
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Resolution No. 5884 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept an initial offer of financial aid
to The Auburn Airport from the Community Aviation Revitalization Board
(CARB) and to execute Loan Agreement
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5884.)
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works Resolution No. 5884, Vicinity
Map
$1,200,000
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5884.
Background for Motion:
This Resolution allows the Mayor to accept the initial loan offer and execute the Loan Agreement to
complete the enclosure of existing open hangars for betterment of the Airport.
Background Summary:
Resolution No. 5884 authorizes the Mayor to accept a $1,200,000 low interest loan from the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for Project No. CP2518, Airport T-Hangar
Upgrades.
The current wait time for enclosed hangar space at the airport is estimated at 15 years. In order to
address a portion of this demand and increase revenue at the airport, the airport plans to install
interior walls and exterior doors on existing open hangar rows E and F with Project No. CP2518.
The total estimated cost of this project is $2,413,000, which includes $778,000 of Airport Funds, the
$1,200,000 CARB Loan which is the subject of this Resolution, and $435,000 in anticipated Federal
Aviation Administration grants.
WSDOT administers the CARB Loan Program. Loans are available to airports for projects which
increase revenue and support general aviation. The design phase of this project began in December
2025 and construction is anticipated to take place in 2026.
Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub
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Resolution No. 5844
December 30, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 5884
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT AN INITIAL OFFER OF FINANCIAL AID TO THE
AUBURN AIRPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY AVIATION
REVITALIZATION BOARD AND TO EXECUTE LOAN
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, RCW 47.68.460 establishes the Washington State Department of
Transportation (DOT) Community Aviation Revitalization Board (CARB) loan program.
The program’s purpose is to furnish DOT financial loans to public use airports for airport
improvements that support general aviation activities. Loans through the CARB program
are offered to qualified airports at favorable interest rates; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Airport provides aircraft hangars for airport users
and tenants. Airport management intends to add and/or to replace doors for several
hangars to better serve the storage and security needs of airport users and tenants, and
to enhance the value of airport property; and
WHEREAS, an Airport T-Hanger Upgrades project (Project No. CP2518, the
“Project”) is included in the City’s adopted Capital Facilities Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project is estimated to cost approximately $2,413,000;
and
WHEREAS, the Airport budget has allocated $778,000 towards the completion of
this Project and anticipates an additional $435,000 in Federal Aviation Administration
grant funding through the recently passed Infrastructure Bill; and
WHEREAS, in October of 2025, the City applied for, and was awarded, a CARB
program loan to finance the Project; and
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Resolution No. 5844
December 30, 2025
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WHEREAS, the CARB loan is in the amount of $1,200,000.00 and has a 10-year
payback term at 2% interest; and
WHEREAS, given the favorable interest rate of the CARB loan and the need to
finance the Project for the benefit of airport users and tenants, acceptance of the CARB
loan to fund the Project is in the City’s best interest; and
WHEREAS, the annual loan payments of principal and interest shall be paid for
from the Airport budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized on behalf of the City and Auburn Municipal
Airport to accept the Community Aviation Revitalization Board’s Offer of Financial Aid and
to execute all necessary loan agreements required to finalize the CARB loan for the
Project, for the loan terms as set forth herein.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors,
references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references
thereto.
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Resolution No. 5844
December 30, 2025
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Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Jason Whalen, City Attorney
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Vicinity Map Printed On: 7/26/2023
Map created by City of Auburn eGIS
Information shown is for general reference
purposes only and does not necessarily
represent exact geographic or cartographic
data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no
warranty as to its accuracy.
1:600905001000
ft
WGS84 Web Mercator (Auxiliary Sphere)
Hangar Rows E & F
Enclose "open"
hangar by installing
interior walls and
manual sliding doors.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Resolution No. 5885 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute grant
agreements between the City of Auburn and the Federal Aviation
Administration relating to Project No. CP2518, Airport T-Hangar Upgrades
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5885.)
January 5, 2026
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works Resolution No. 5885, Vicinity
Map
$435,000
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5885.
Background for Motion:
This Resolution would authorize the application and acceptance of grant funding if awarded to the
City by the Federal Aviation Administration to complete the construction phase of Project No.
CP2518, Airport T-Hangar Upgrades.
Background Summary:
Resolution No. 5885 authorizes the City to accept Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant funds,
if awarded, for Project No. CP2518, Airport T-Hangar Upgrades.
The current wait time for enclosed hangar space at the airport is estimated at 15 years. In order to
address a portion of this demand and increase revenue at the airport, the airport plans to install
interior walls and exterior doors on existing open hangar rows E and F with Project No. CP2518.
The total estimated cost of this project is $2,413,000, which includes $778,000 of 465 Airport Funds,
a $1,200,000 Washington State Department of Transportation Community Aviation Revitalization
Board (CARB) Loan, and $435,000 in FAA grants which are the subject of this Resolution. The
design phase of this project began in December 2025 and construction is anticipated to take place in
2026.
Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Ingrid Gaub
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Resolution No. 5885
December 30, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 5885
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RELATING TO PROJECT
NO. CP2518, AIRPORT T-HANGAR UPGRADES
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn (the “City”) provides aircraft hangars for users and
tenants of the Auburn Municipal Airport (“Airport”). Airport management staff intends to
add doors to several hangars to better serve the storage and security needs of Airport
users and tenants, and to enhance the value of the Airport property; and
WHEREAS, an Airport T-Hangar Upgrades project (Project No. CP2518, “Project”)
is included in the City’s adopted Capital Facilities Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project is estimated to cost approximately $2,413,000; and
WHEREAS, the Airport budget has allocated $778,000 towards the completion of
this Project and anticipates an additional $1,200,000 in funding with a loan from the
Washington State Department of Transportation Community Aviation Revitalization
Board (CARB); and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”)
grants to finance the remaining balance of the Project cost in the total amount of
$435,000; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to use FAA grant monies to finance
the Project and its capital improvements to the Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
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Resolution No. 5885
December 30, 2025
Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2026
Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute grant
agreements between the City and the FAA in the amount of $435,000 or any other amount
authorized by the FAA for the Project as long as matching funds are available.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors,
references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references
thereto.
Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
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NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jason Whalen, City Attorney
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Vicinity Map Printed On: 7/26/2023
Map created by City of Auburn eGIS
Information shown is for general reference
purposes only and does not necessarily
represent exact geographic or cartographic
data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no
warranty as to its accuracy.
1:600905001000
ft
WGS84 Web Mercator (Auxiliary Sphere)
Hangar Rows E & F
Enclose "open"
hangar by installing
interior walls and
manual sliding doors.
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