Bothell City Council to weigh utility rates and 2027 fees at budget study session
The City Council's Oct. 6 study session will review utility rates and the 2027 fee schedule, with no action requested and questions to be gathered for later meetings. 1
What the records say
The Bothell City Council is scheduled to hold its second study session on the proposed 2027-2028 budget on Oct. 6, 2026. The agenda includes a review of utility rates and the 2027 fee schedule for community development fees, along with human services grant allocations and a budget Q&A document. 1
- The City Council is scheduled to hold its second budget study session on Oct. 6, 2026, covering the proposed 2027-2028 budget. 1
- The agenda includes attachments on budget questions and answers, human services grant allocations, utility rates, and the 2027 fee schedule for community development fees. 1
- No action is requested at the meeting; the council will instead identify questions and topics for further discussion in October and November. 1
Why it matters
The study session reviews proposed utility rates and the 2027 fee schedule, which directly affect what Bothell residents and businesses pay for city services. 1 It is a step in shaping the 2027-2028 budget, giving the council a chance to review proposed costs before any formal decisions are made. 1
What changed / what's next
- The City Council is scheduled to hold its second budget study session on Oct. 6, 2026, to review the proposed 2027-2028 budget and related items. 1
- The council is expected to identify questions and topics for further discussion at upcoming meetings in October and November, which could lead to adjustments in the proposed budget. 1