Governance and Utilities Committee
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9:30 a.m. (Seattle time), Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
Committee: Governance and Utilities Committee
On the agenda
- Appointment of Zahoor Ahmed as member, Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, for a term to July 30, 2030. (Appt 03542): confirm
- Audit Recommendation Updates (Inf 2919): heard in Committee
- An ordinance relating to the Utility Discount Program; amending the income threshold for the utility discount program for water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric utility services; and amending Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121222): pass as amended
- An ordinance relating to rates and charges for water services of Seattle Public Utilities; revising water rates and charges; revising credits to low-income customers; authorizing withdrawal of funds from the Water Fund Revenue Stabilization Subfund; and amending Sections 21.04.430, 21.04.440, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code. (CB 121245): discussed
- An ordinance relating to emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers; amending Section 21.76.065 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance. (CB 121246): discussed
- An ordinance relating to the City Light Department’s emergency bill assistance program; amending Section 21.49.042 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance. (CB 121247): discussed