The city plans to use the exchange from the Tribe for general facilities charges. Since 2020, both groups work with each other to discuss amendments to the deal which resulted in the agreement on the sewer capacity increase approved last Tuesday. The Tribe immediately asks for additional services from the city for the casino and hotel project. Though it was reenlisted in 2020 with a new extension deal of six years until November 2026. Provisions from the deal were removed years after with deal extension and adding sewer capacity to the tribe. The agreement dictated the city to provide police, fire, emergency services, and sewer utilities for the tribe as the casino was constructed. The Tribe and the city have had an agreement since 2004 which is still in progress. The city unanimously agreed to the terms and the deal was signed on Tuesday, May 31 at the city’s special council meeting.
The Tribe asks for more wastewater flow and sewer services in exchange for financial compensation of $6.6 million. The city of Snoqualmie agrees to a deal with the Snoqualmie Tribe which will help their casino expansion project.
