City Council Meeting | July 21, 2026

The City Council of Columbia held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and contract matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $2.75 million contract amendment to Hazen and Sawyer for professional services related to Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant thickening improvements, and awarding a $34.2 million construction contract to MB Con Water Works LLC for the same project. The council also approved several ordinances granting encroachments and easements for infrastructure improvements, and passed multiple resolutions related to sewer easements, abandoned building certification, and third-party administration service agreements for the city's self-insurance programs. Additionally, funding allocations of $150,000 each were approved for senior programs at the Antioch Senior Center and Midlands Community Development Corporation. Public input included concerns about lobbying contract transparency and a $2.2 million PFAS removal pilot program, as well as opposition to a zoning amendment related to a truck stop development. The council deferred votes on several zoning items to allow further community engagement. The meeting also featured proclamations, recognitions, and presentations from community members and organizations.