COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 07.01.2026

The Davenport Public Meetings Committee of the Whole convened on July 1, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and contract-related matters primarily within public works and community development. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of completed work and awarding of contracts for various infrastructure projects such as road reconstruction, resurfacing, flood mitigation, alley cost-share, and sanitary sewer extension, with contract amounts ranging from approximately $29,000 to over $2.2 million. Notably, contracts were awarded to firms including Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete LLC, CDMI Concrete Contractors, Feldman Concrete, Kelly Construction, Langman Construction, Hawkeye Paving Corporation, and Apollo Excavating. Additionally, a contract for engineering services for the EMIS clubhouse renovation was awarded to Streamline Architects LLC for $65,100. The council also approved multiple liquor license applications and street closure requests for upcoming events. A resolution concerning the Davenport Fire Department's 2026 accreditation cycle was discussed and tabled to address concerns raised by local union representatives. The meeting concluded with the council voting to enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy. No new finance agenda items were presented during this session.