April 7, 2026 Special City Council Meeting

The City of Bettendorf, Iowa held a special city council meeting on April 7, 2026, primarily to conduct the first public hearing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and property tax levy. The finance director presented key budget highlights, including funding for public safety equipment such as a fire department boat and police equipment, supported by property tax revenue growth. The budget also includes a $10 million issuance toward a voter-approved $27 million police station project, resulting in a 22-cent increase in the debt service levy, partially offset by reductions in other debt service levies. Additionally, utility fees, including sewer and solid waste fees, were proposed to increase to cover significant wastewater treatment plant improvements and operational costs. The council did not take any action on the budget during this meeting but scheduled a second public hearing and final adoption for April 21, 2026. No public comments were received during the hearing.