On January 7, 2025, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved a Motion authorizing a Renewal Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Police Services with the City of Snoqualmie beginning January 1, 2025, and continuing through June 1, 2025, or until a new agreement is agreed to by both cities, whichever is earlier.
The City of North Bend has contracted with the City of Snoqualmie for law enforcement and police services since September of 2012. During the January 7th City Council meeting, councilmembers expressed their gratitude for the Snoqualmie Police Department’s diligent work providing public safety in both communities for over a decade, while also looking forward to a contractual solution that works for everyone.
“Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is at the core of the City’s mission to nurture our highly livable community here in North Bend. Like Snoqualmie, we are focused on reaching a fair and mutually beneficial agreement that meets the needs of both communities,” commented Mayor Miller.
The neighboring cities began negotiations in 2024 to explore a Renewal ILA. Under the current contract, North Bend paid Snoqualmie just over $2.5 million in 2024 for policing services. On October 29, 2024, following several months of negotiations and reflecting the result of the City of Snoqualmie’s 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with its Police Union, the City of North Bend proposed compensation of $2,835,674 for Snoqualmie to continue to provide police services in 2025.
On December 9, 2024, Mayor Miller and Interim City Administrator Bob Larson presented to the Snoqualmie City Council during a public meeting, discussing the importance of preserving the City’s relationship with Snoqualmie, and expressing a desire for Snoqualmie to continue to provide police services in 2025.
On January 13, 2025, the City of Snoqualmie City Council is scheduled to consider the Renewal ILA.
Read Agenda Bill 25-003 beginning on page 65 of the January 7, 2025, City Council Packet. Watch this portion of the City Council meeting by visiting the City’s Media Center webpage (beginning 30 minutes in).