Bothell Sound

Development · Jun 17, 2025

Bothell was scheduled to weigh $225,000 consultant for downtown and housing plans

In materials published ahead of the June 17, 2025 meeting, the record said Bothell was scheduled to consider a $225,000 contract with BERK Consulting for community engagement on the Downtown Subarea Plan Update and Housing Action Plan 1.

What the records say

In materials published ahead of the June 17, 2025 meeting, the record said Bothell was scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with BERK Consulting for $225,000 1. The agreement would cover Community Engagement Services for two planning projects: the Downtown Subarea Plan Update and the Housing Action Plan 1.

  • The record said the item was scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with BERK Consulting for $225,000 1.
  • The agreement would cover Community Engagement Services for the Downtown Subarea Plan Update and Housing Action Plan projects 1.
  • The Downtown Subarea Plan Update is an update to the 2009 downtown subarea plan, and the Housing Action Plan updates the 2018 Housing Strategy Plan 1.
  • Funding would draw on a combination of remaining ARPA fund balance and General Fund 1.

Why it matters

The proposed contract would fund community engagement for two planning efforts that shape downtown Bothell: the Downtown Subarea Plan Update, which guides how the downtown area develops, and the Housing Action Plan, which addresses housing needs 1. Analysis: The engagement work is intended to ensure the updated plans reflect the desires of Bothell residents, giving residents a chance to shape future planning decisions. The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome.

What changed / what's next

  • The proposed change would authorize the City Manager to sign a $225,000 consulting agreement with BERK Consulting for community engagement services 1.
  • The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome 1.
  • If the resolution is approved, the City Manager would be authorized to sign the agreement with BERK Consulting 1.