City Council Workshop - April 28, 2026

The City Council Workshop for Lafayette, Colorado, held on April 28, 2026, focused extensively on water resource management, drought planning, and community resilience efforts. Key procurement-related discussions included the update and integration of the city's water efficiency and drought plans, with a state-mandated 2% water use reduction target over seven years. The council discussed potential future activities such as a graywater program, with an initial cost assessment of approximately $35,000 for research and implementation planning. The city is also in the process of selecting a new utility billing system, potentially via an RFP or RFI, to enable real-time water use data and leak alerts for customers, aiming for a summer 2026 implementation. Additionally, the council reviewed water rights dedication processes tied to new developments and discussed grant opportunities from the Water Now Alliance for water conservation and drought resilience projects. The meeting also covered emergency management and resilience planning, including community resource hubs, neighborhood resilience toolkits, and wildfire resilience codes, with upcoming ordinances planned for adoption. Communication strategies for drought restrictions and community engagement, especially with HOAs, were emphasized to improve compliance and public understanding. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this session, but several action items related to procurement and policy implementation were identified for follow-up.