Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee – April 2, 2026

The Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee meeting held on April 2, 2026, focused primarily on updates regarding federal and state legislative activities impacting the City of Aurora. Key procurement-related discussions included the support from Congressman Jason Crowe for two FY27 earmark requests: a fire apparatus type 3 brush engine and the Aurora navigation campus roof replacement project. The committee received updates on the federal appropriations process, noting delays and the likelihood of a limited budget focusing on non-defense priorities due to ongoing conflicts. The unresolved FY26 Homeland Security appropriations and related funding issues for agencies like TSA were also discussed. On the state level, the committee reviewed several housing and infrastructure bills, including those related to affordable housing, lot splitting, and data center regulations, with particular attention to water usage concerns and environmental impacts. The committee expressed interest in monitoring these bills and requested further information to inform potential positions. No formal votes on procurement actions were recorded, but ongoing legislative tracking and advocacy were emphasized as critical to securing funding and managing regulatory impacts on city projects.