Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee – July 16, 2026

The Federal, State & Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee meeting held on July 16, 2026, primarily focused on legislative and budget updates relevant to the City of Aurora. Key procurement-related discussions included the announcement of $15.6 million in authorized funding for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, secured through federal water infrastructure authorization legislation (WARA). The committee was informed about the ongoing appropriations process, with the House having passed relevant bills and the Senate facing delays, making a continuing resolution (CR) likely to avoid a government shutdown. The committee also discussed the potential impacts of budget reconciliation efforts on defense and foreign operations funding. Additionally, the committee reviewed a presentation from Adams and Arapahoe County Health Departments on community health initiatives, including access to care, economic stability, and safety programs, highlighting partnerships and grant-funded projects but without direct procurement actions. Finally, the committee unanimously supported moving forward a resolution endorsing Proposition 308, a statewide ballot measure to provide dedicated funding for watershed protection and wildfire mitigation, which aligns with Aurora Water's infrastructure resilience goals. The meeting concluded with a brief mention of a proposed rule comment letter supported by the committee, though details were not fully discussed in the transcript.