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It comes as the Lynden School Board is scheduled to discuss the topic at its meeting on Thursday, May 1.
It comes after the university was forced to make a series of cost-cutting measures last fall.
Union representatives say the cuts will likely result in higher tuition and threaten the university’s most vulnerable workers.
Public comment on the decision will be accepted during the Port of Bellingham’s May 6 meeting.
The governor signed the bill during a slew of signings Wednesday morning, passing a variety of bills into law.
Under the previous budget, LEAD is funded half by the state and half from local entities.
The city currently runs one skatepark at the Civic Athletic Complex.
Bids for the new building will be accepted later this year, with construction slated for completion in late 2026.
A significant drop in Canadian travel is having major consequences on communities like Blaine and Point Roberts.
Over 50 jurisdictions across the state currently take part in it, including Bellingham and Ferndale, but the new law will expand the program to more cities and counties.