December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole

The City of Bettendorf Committee of the Whole meeting on December 2, 2024, focused primarily on two key procurement-related topics. First, the committee discussed a $10,000 funding request to support Humility Homes and Services' emergency shelter operations, which provide critical housing and outreach services for the homeless population in the Quad Cities area. The discussion included details on shelter capacity, partnerships with local governments, and the importance of continued funding to address homelessness and related social issues. Second, the meeting covered the city's ongoing financial system modernization, including the recent implementation of Oracle NetSuite for government financials and a proposed contract to transition utility billing to Oracle's new product. The city aims to consolidate systems, reduce transaction costs, and offer enhanced payment options to customers. The council unanimously agreed to keep the utility billing contract authorization on the upcoming consent agenda. Additionally, the meeting included the introduction of a new Parks Director hire, highlighting his qualifications and enthusiasm for the role. Overall, the meeting addressed important budget allocations and contract approvals impacting city services and technology infrastructure.