Washougal needs to continue to explore cost-saving options

Last night, the Washougal City Council put to rest the issue of whether it would pursue outsourcing the city’s public works responsibilities.

The topic was brought to the table by Mayor Sean Guard in July, and in August, with council approval, he signed a $45,335 professional services agreement with Science Applications International Corporation, of Seattle to explore the feasibility of a public-private partnership for operation, maintenance and management of the city’s water, wastewater and storm water utilities.