Bellevue City Council - July 7th, 2026

The Bellevue City Council meeting held on July 7, 2026, included several procurement and contracting decisions related to city infrastructure and services. The council approved multiple professional services agreements, including a $292,988 contract with Alfred Benesan Company for major street resurfacing and a $51,999 contract for an active mobility plan project. They also authorized a service order agreement with FastWire for fiber installation at the fire department training site, costing up to $212.60 per month. Additionally, the council approved a $64,340.96 contract with EcoTurf Playground Surfacing for playground resurfacing at Thompson Park and a $284,760 proposal with Holland Basham Architects for the design of the American Heroes Park Amphitheater. A lease amendment with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was extended for 12 months at $238,500. The council discussed the amphitheater project extensively, addressing funding sources, potential private donations, and management plans. Other approvals included a $63,194 project proposal with Omaha Public Power District for a wastewater lift station and a final payment application with Omni for a completed project. The meeting also covered zoning changes for a multifamily residential development and an ordinance prohibiting off-road recreational vehicles on public property. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects and managing city services through various contracts and agreements.