Please publish the following on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in the Bellingham Herald Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BLAINE HEARING EXAMINER Project: Semiahmoo Park Sewer System Upgrade and Information Kiosk. Permit No: 2026035 Hearing Date & Time: 10:00 AM Sept. 1, 2026. The meeting will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 286 044 382 272 219 Passcode: BG792NA2 Purpose: Whatcom County Parks and Recreation proposal to upgrade the Semiahmoo Park sewer system and install an information kiosk. A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit is required. Details: Abandon existing sewer holding tank underneath restroom building, install new 1,200-gallon pump tank NE of building with dual pump system and wall-mounted external control panel; install new 9' tall by 9' wide park information kiosk near parking lot sidewalk. The submitted application documents and supplemental materials are on file for public review in the Community Development Services Department during regular business hours and on the project website at https://www.cityofblaine.com/2238/Semiahmoo-Park-2026 Project Location: Semiahmoo Park, 9261 Semiahmoo Parkway. Parcel no. 4051021721240000 The full public record is available through the Community Development Services Department. The staff report and related information will be available on the project website. Written testimony: Written comments must be received between 8:30 AM, August 16 and 4:30 PM, August 31to be made available to the Hearing Examiner and parties of record prior to the hearing. Advanced testimony by mail, email and fax is accepted and encouraged by sending comments to: Community Development Services Department, Attn: Mike Beck, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine WA 98230; Email cdscomments@cityofblaine.com with the proposal name (Semiahmoo Park) in the subject line; or Fax (360) 332-8330. You may also provide testimony at the public hearing. Anyone wishing to testify during the public hearing can find details at https://www.cityofblaine.com/1074/Hearing-Examiner Contact: Mike Beck AICP, Senior Planner, 435 Martin Street, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230 (360)332-8311 ext. 2002. A Final Decision on the proposal will be made by the City of Blaine Hearing Examiner. A Notice of Final Decision will be sent to the Parties of Record. The Final Decision is appealable as set forth in section 17.81.080 of Blaine Municipal Code. If you require a special accommodation during your attendance at any public meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office (360) 332-8311 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date you will be attending. IPL0365928 Aug 16 2026