Arvada City Council Meeting May 12, 2026

The City of Arvada held a City Council meeting on May 12, 2026, which included two workshops focused on wildfire mitigation and utility services. The wildfire mitigation workshop detailed the city's preparedness strategies, community wildfire protection plans, prescribed fire efforts, and coordination with Jefferson County for hazard mitigation and evacuation planning. Discussions highlighted ongoing community outreach, funding pursuits for mitigation projects, and collaboration with county fire management resources. The utility workshop addressed water, sewer, and stormwater services, emphasizing the importance of sustainable rate structures, infrastructure planning, and customer engagement. Council members discussed water conservation, drought management, rate tier fairness, and the formation of a community advisory group to support utility decision-making. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but the discussions indicated future funding and project prioritization efforts related to wildfire mitigation and utility infrastructure.