7/14/2026 - City of Modesto Council Meeting

The City of Modesto Council held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a $4.35 million five-year contract with Kimley Horn and Associates for on-call airport planning services, funded in part by grants. The council also approved a first amendment to an existing $538,260 polygraph services agreement to add additional vendors to address hiring backlogs without increasing total costs. Additionally, the council awarded a $643,768 construction contract for the Coleman F. Brown playground replacement project and approved a $225,587 purchase agreement for pipe saddles over five years. Agreements for bulk oil and lubricants totaling $2.25 million and analytical laboratory testing services for drinking water at $217,970 were also approved. The council authorized permits for two non-emergency medical transport companies, Con Healthcare and Heartway Transport LLC, following background investigations. A resolution was passed to participate in the California Department of Housing and Community Development's pro-housing designation program to enhance housing production and competitiveness for state grants. Public comments addressed various community concerns, including transit service adjustments due to a $3 million funding shortfall, and the council discussed ongoing efforts to balance service efficiency with budget constraints. Motions related to these procurement and policy items were unanimously approved by the council members present.