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Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle City Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee approved an ordinance authorizing the city to execute agreements and accept grants related to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with associated budget adjustments across city departments. The committee also discussed the appointment of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance through December 31, 2029, and reviewed the Centennial Accord as an information item.

Key Decisions

  • 2026 FIFA World Cup Agreement and Budget Authorization Passed as amended
  • Appointment of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance Discussed (no vote recorded)
  • Review of Centennial Accord Heard in Committee
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. Review of Centennial Accord
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. An ordinance relating to the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute an agreement between SeattleFWC26 and The City of Seattle; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  9. 3. Appointment of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance of the Office of City Finance, for a term to December 31, 2029.
    Appointment (Appt)
    Action: discussed

    The Appointment (Appt) was discussed.

  10. Adjournment