COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 05.06.2026

The Davenport City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 6, 2026, which included multiple public hearings and resolutions primarily focused on community development, public works, and finance. Key procurement-related discussions involved the acceptance of completed construction projects such as the Davenport Police Station water mitigation project ($779,239.72) and the Newbury Street reconstruction project ($367,215.80). The council also approved change orders, including a $350,410.60 increase for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway crossings within the Riverfront Quiet Zone project, with half of the cost to be covered by the railway. Additionally, a $108,900 change order was approved for the Water Pollution Control Plant digester improvement project. The council authorized contracts and project plans for various infrastructure improvements, including sanitary sewer extensions, street reconstructions, and streambank stabilization projects. A federal aid agreement for $1,544,000 was approved for the Veterans Memorial Park Parkway and Eastern Avenue roundabout project. The finance committee amended the FY2026 operating and capital improvement budgets and approved a $100,000 settlement agreement related to litigation. Several proclamations and community recognitions were also presented, but the meeting’s primary procurement focus was on infrastructure projects and budget amendments.