April 6, 2026 City Council Work Session

The City of Montrose held a City Council Work Session on April 6, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and contracting related to infrastructure maintenance and public safety equipment. Key procurement discussions included the award of a $2.6 million contract to Oldcastle Southwest Group (doing business as United Companies) for contracted street maintenance under the Move Montrose Forward 2026 initiative, covering overlays, mills, and surface treatments in various city zones. The council also reviewed a $240,000 contract for sidewalk improvements, including ADA trip hazard mitigation and panel replacements, managed through on-call contractors. Additionally, a contract extension up to $300,000 was recommended for Stripe Lot LLC to continue pavement marking services, with plans to expand the use of longer-lasting epoxy paint. The Montrose Police Department presented a purchase recommendation for Taser 10 devices under a 5-year contract totaling approximately $59,147, emphasizing integrated body camera functionality for accountability. The meeting also covered waterline replacement projects, including a $213,000 city share reimbursement for a $262,000 waterline upgrade tied to new residential development, with attention to asbestos cement pipe removal protocols. Other topics included wildfire planning, municipal election ballot procedures, and upcoming road closures related to waterline work. Overall, the session highlighted multiple contract awards, budget allocations, and vendor selections critical to the city's infrastructure and public safety operations.