City of Waterloo Finance Committee Meeting - Monday, May 4, 2026

The City of Waterloo Finance Committee convened on May 4, 2026, to review and approve various procurement and budget items. The committee approved travel and training expenses for police and fire department personnel, including certifications and conferences, with amounts ranging from approximately $1,500 to $3,645. Several equipment and maintenance expenditures were authorized, such as LED lighting installation at the airport ($3,450), replacement of a turbocharger for a city truck ($3,993.35 plus shipping), fire cancer screenings ($26,250), fire turnout gear ($3,198.89 plus shipping), and cardiac monitors for fire services (up to $500,000). Police department purchases included duty weapon replacements ($24,369), patrol motorcycle computers ($11,771.22), software renewals, lab accreditation fees, and ammunition orders. The committee also approved budget amendments totaling $9.5 million for building and grounds maintenance funded by bond proceeds, $55,000 for library donations, and a $26,255 grant project for traffic sign back plate replacements. Additionally, bill payments totaling over $6.7 million were added for approval. Motions for all these items passed unanimously, reflecting active procurement and budget management across multiple city departments.