COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 05.20.2026

The Davenport Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 20, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions primarily related to community development, public works, and public safety. Key procurement actions included the awarding of a $13.5 million contract to Langman Construction for the compost facility flood mitigation and stormwater pumping system project, and a $291,655 contract to Hawkeye Paving Corporation for the Elmore Avenue patching project. The council also approved plans and specifications for the East Pleasant Street Bridge reconstruction and Harrison Street resurfacing projects. Additionally, the Downtown Davenport Partnership presented on their ongoing contract for downtown cleaning and maintenance services, which was kept on the discussion agenda for further review. Updates to the sewer lateral repair program were discussed, including raising coverage limits and deductibles to better serve residents. Several public hearings addressed rezoning requests and infrastructure projects, with motions passed to move most items to consent agendas. The meeting also included approvals for various public event street closures and noise variances. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects and maintaining essential city services through contract awards and program updates.