Bond Authorization for 911 Dispatch Facility

Ordinance Final Vote Approved Bellingham Vote: 3-0

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3-0

Vote

$19,000,000

Budget Impact

Ordinance

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

Summary

Authorizes up to $19 million in general obligation bonds to fund construction of a new What-Comm 911 dispatch facility ($12 million) and refund existing 2016 Public Facilities District bonds ($3.3 million). The ordinance extends PFD tax collection authority through 2046 and addresses critical safety hazards in the current overcrowded dispatch facility. Committee unanimously approved with final Council consideration pending.

Meeting History

Discussed in 2 meetings

January 05, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellingham City Council held its annual reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, marking the beginning of a new year with new leadership and committee assignments. Hannah Stone was elected ...

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December 15, 2025 — Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee unanimously approved a $19 million bond ordinance to fund construction of a new What-Comm 911 dispatch facility and extend the collection period for Public Facilities ...