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Sanders said he was hired in September 2024 as an IT specialist supporting scientists and described his role as maintaining IT systems that researchers rely on. He told the council he was fired for cause solely on the basis of his probationary status, not for misconduct or poor performance, and that he has filed an appeal. Sanders described applying for unemployment and searching for new work while his family’s savings covered only about two months of mortgage payments; he said he and his wife paused student loan payments and faced the risk of losing their vehicle.

“I owe my deepest gratitude” Sanders said to colleagues who stayed on to keep the public work moving and to judges, organizations and citizens who spoke out, he added. His remarks were recorded during the public comment section; the transcript includes no formal city action in response to his statement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wenatchee City Council - 04/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Wenatchee-area resident told the council he was fired in February as a probationary employee at a federal research site and described personal and financial impacts; the comment was recorded during the council’s public comment period and did not result in council action.","taxTitle","Wenatchee City, Chelan County, Washington","taxId",5120,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076567,"Wenatchee awards $1.31 million long-line striping contract; work to begin before Apple Blossom",56,1242000,1298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969280-9be601e7e55dd82a5af89f0127aa11eb&start=1242&end=1298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969280-9be601e7e55dd82a5af89f0127aa11eb/thumbnail_1242000.jpg","/articles/6076567/Wenatchee-City/Chelan-County/Washington/Wenatchee-awards-131-million-long-line-striping-contract-work-to-begin-before-Apple-Blossom","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076567-4b03de0002764117b3028f275d64ca22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164548&Signature=ZJZnsbB~s4QizFAcD1lurqfXlr2TckZIJxC3Pqa6SN0eNEh7H2tpaYh2MdVr0~EvUvxcE8x25tjXWSvTvyvWiZDCOYk2sLF5p3yy1HLV~qngylL1F3A-BuKnZqLhWxXEZ3bksGfWBxLJCSiMTN5O0G-Qmzhh979JrdhEITt~IolzKSaaeSfH7IIu-Ds27meRSAmysjPPxk0mnwm295yVLJzrRJKROCz7vL1K2SiPPsYcqEoSqdJUjqJAmF5aGc3-inBoZ0Pexz8CN5n7dkw~TQblNbsbBAYhhhWMa6OKbINGppr6l4FxZD~rOwM1T4yp20ZqTcb3QO7fRmuNaSSTuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Wenatchee awarded the annual long-line pavement marking contract to Specialized Pavement Markings LLC for $1,313,659.54 and authorized the city administrator to execute the contract documents.

Public Works Director Tom Rockholder presented the item on behalf of staff, explaining the city solicits bids each year for long-line striping (center lines, bike lanes and lane delineators) while the city’s street-maintenance crew handles crosswalks and other pavement markings. The city received two bids; the apparent low bidder was Specialized Pavement Markings LLC. If approved, Rockholder said the work is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 21 so striping is complete before Apple Blossom festivities.

Rockholder told the council the contract amount is slightly over budget but that a formal budget amendment is not required because adequate funds exist in the city’s street fund to cover the increase. Council members asked clarifying questions about bidder verification; staff said award is to the “apparent low bidder” pending standard checks for debarment and L&I standing.

A motion to award the construction contract for project SW25-3 to Specialized Pavement Markings LLC and authorize the city administrator to sign contract documents was made by Council Member Hornby and seconded by Council Member Roderstein. The motion carried.","The City of Wenatchee awarded a $1,313,659.54 contract for long-line pavement striping to Specialized Pavement Markings LLC; staff said the contract is slightly over budget but street-fund reserves will cover the cost and work is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 21.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6076572,"Wenatchee council renews partnership with Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation to continue youth scholarships",424,687000,1111000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969280-9be601e7e55dd82a5af89f0127aa11eb&start=687&end=1111","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969280-9be601e7e55dd82a5af89f0127aa11eb/thumbnail_687000.jpg","/articles/6076572/Wenatchee-City/Chelan-County/Washington/Wenatchee-council-renews-partnership-with-Wenatchee-Valley-Sports-Foundation-to-continue-youth-scholarships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076572-2e4450ecdb17aad9bd8911cf771767e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164548&Signature=jdnyVThGvfxvpGJwI~U3KT5UyuAwMJEiLlBqIboRuDWAH4yNPw~r76tJsk5ByD~nmuL7V-0v9car17mfS1vsieQveZRdUO3iBhVRjZePq3bXO9DHmdD8L6d23HII6r191OwI9sq8R5Bwj64iMNdcjQeAI~7fPYolArx90GMebNeCmSb97pBORmWGKed3~sawFkXGiLVVYOVsUsE3eqHTMNveuVO3-6cc98ZtsVJtwGIY-UTq9~tNwp3eXxFwVvzUvvTMlRKgSqxcxDi6go7bZJzTBJE-IWsegtP-YNNgd85JhXoyBNBKOqbGRk8P34QOa9gEMp8grFwt33RD2R9GEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wenatchee City Council on April 8 approved a renewal agreement with the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation to continue the foundation’s youth scholarship program and authorized the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director to sign the agreement.

The renewal preserves a public–private partnership first formed in 2011 under which the foundation acts as a conduit for donations and distributes scholarships to cover youth sports registration fees. Parks and Recreation Director Dave Erickson told the council the program has funded scholarships for swim lessons, soccer and other youth activities and that the arrangement was recommended for approval by the Arts, Rec and Park Commission.

Ryan Harmon, president of the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation, said the scholarship program currently provides up to $150 per child per year toward registration (not equipment) and is targeted to families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch or receive other state assistance. He said the foundation covers Chelan and Douglas counties and relies on donations and local fundraising events to support the fund.

Council members praised the program’s role in expanding access to recreation. A motion to approve the agreement was made by Council Member Atkinson and seconded by Council Member Hornby; the council voted to approve the agreement and authorized the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director to sign.

The agreement replaces an earlier arrangement that Erickson said had been in place for about 14 years. Council members asked for the foundation’s social-media links so staff and elected officials could help promote the scholarship opportunity.","The City of Wenatchee approved a renewal agreement with the Wenatchee Valley Sports Foundation to continue a youth scholarship program that covers registration fees up to $150 per year for qualified children in Chelan and Douglas counties.","actionData","errors"]

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