City Council Work Session - April 13, 2026

The City Council Work Session for Burlington, Iowa, held on April 13, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key topics included the approval of a new six-year management contract with BRE for riverfront properties at $175,000 annually, updates on the fire station number three construction project with a current estimated budget of $6.3 million and plans to go out to bid in early May, and a detailed review of the fiscal year 2026-2027 city budget totaling $87 million in expenditures. The budget presentation covered revenue sources, property tax rates (maintained at $15.93 per $1,000 valuation), capital projects, and grant funding. Additionally, the council discussed a professional services agreement with MSA for updating the city's comprehensive and parks plans, a resolution for a solar power services agreement with Red Lion Burlington Solar LLC pending final legal review, and a grant application for transit operating assistance. The session also included approval of an interlocal agreement for a Burn Justice Assistance Grant to support police e-bike patrols. Several capital improvement projects and grant-funded initiatives were highlighted, with council members emphasizing fiscal responsibility and community engagement.