On Wednesday's April 26 City Council meeting, Mayor Franklin made a statement that Snohomish County is "pulling away from the Hope Church property purchase".  

To hear the exact statement see Minute 9:05 of the meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/live/n3HkjVqEcyI?feature=share

It's not understood what prompted this statement as this was not explained or if this is a permanent decision.