COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 03.18.2020

The Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 18, 2020, primarily addressed public health emergency protocols related to COVID-19 and conducted several public hearings and procurement approvals. Key procurement discussions included the approval of contracts for various public works projects such as the River Center door and hardware replacement, crack and seat street maintenance, city hall basement waterproofing, and full-depth patching programs, with contract awards to vendors like Hawkeye Paving Corporation and Emmery Construction Group. The council also approved the allocation of approximately $2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds based on citizen advisory committee recommendations. Additionally, the council approved a $1.225 million general obligation bond issuance and discussed amendments to agreements related to the local minor league baseball stadium, including a workout room addition and flood protection measures. The meeting included motions to place multiple items on the consent agenda and votes to suspend rules for timely liquor license renewals. Overall, the meeting balanced urgent public health considerations with ongoing capital improvement and community development procurement activities.