City of Peoria: City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026

The City of Peoria City Council held a meeting on May 5, 2026, with a significant focus on water services and infrastructure. City staff presented detailed plans addressing water security challenges, emphasizing drought resilience, system redundancy, supply innovation, and conservation. The fiscal year 2027 capital improvement plan (CIP) includes approximately $80 million for well development to enhance system reliability and a $90 million allocation for the Vidler water purchase project to acquire long-term storage credits. Additional CIP projects include reclaimed water transmission lines and reservoir construction, with total capital expenditures nearing $1.2 billion over 10 years. The council discussed budget details, including no tax increases, a 5.1% utility rate increase starting July 2027, and the impact of capital project carryovers on the budget. The CIP funding is expected to be about 45% debt-financed. The council approved the tentative budget and CIP, setting maximum spending levels. There was also public comment regarding fiber optic infrastructure fees and concerns about city maintenance. Overall, the meeting highlighted Peoria's strategic investments in water infrastructure to ensure long-term supply security and system resilience.